智能時代讓我們失去的10種技能
1. Memorizing phone numbers
記電話號碼的能力
It was a hassle remembering numbers. Now we simply add them to our contacts list. That usually works well unless our device is lost, stolen, or damaged. No one can be expected to remember all their contact numbers. What we can do is memorize 5 of our most important contact numbers. This should include a mixture of family, friends and business. If you’re really ambitious you can memorize 5 contacts for each category.
記數字是個麻煩，現在我們只需將11位的電話號碼添加到聯繫人列表。如果我們的手機不出現丟失、被盜或損壞的情況，這種做法通常還很好用。沒有人會記得所有的聯繫號碼。我們能做的就是記住5個最重要的聯繫號碼。應包括家庭、朋友和生意上的聯繫人的電話號碼。如果你真的想自己記住電話號碼，記住每個分組中的5個聯繫人即可。
2. Map reading skills
看地圖的技能
The convenience and effectiveness of GPS guidance systems and digital maps generated by search engines is undeniable. They’ve definitely made our lives easier. What we don’t get from using these devices and applications are the increased ability to understand spatial orientation, representative symbolism, and navigation.
GPS導航系統和搜索引擎生成的數字地圖，其便利性和有效性是不可否認的，確實使我們的生活變得更加輕鬆。我們的空間方向立體感、識別標誌性符號的記憶力以及導航能力無法從使用這些設備和應用程序中得以增強。
To renew or acquire those skills, try using physical maps to plan your next trek. Whether it’s a long or short trip, take time to stop and safely chart your progress. After a few excursions, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how efficient a tactile map can be.
爲了更新或獲得這些技能，你可以嘗試使用實體的地圖來規劃你的下一個出行。不管是長期旅行還是短期旅行，找時間停下來規劃一下安全前行路線圖。規劃幾次短途旅行後，自己親手規劃的路線圖其效率之高會讓你有驚喜的感覺。
3. Photography
攝影技能
Even amateur photography required a rudimentary learning curve about lighting, depth, and composition. This was true for analog and digital photography. Most smart phone camera’s automatically make these adjustments. We no longer have to learn the art of photography. On most devices, this is easily rectified by turning off the automatic settings. Experiment with manually setting the scene modes, lighting, and zoom. You just may learn that you’re a “true Photog.”
甚至業餘攝影需要對光度、深度和畫面構圖有個基本的瞭解，對於模擬攝影和數字攝影也同樣需要了解。多數智能手機的自動相機會在攝影時有些調整。我們不再需要學習攝影技術。多數設備在關閉自動設置後也很容易調整。嘗試手動設置場景模式、閃光燈和變焦，你會有自己是個“專業攝影師”的感覺。
4. Fact checking
覈實事實的能力
Reference books and encyclopedias were once the gold standard for finding reference information. They provided peer reviewed and fact checked data on a vast array of subjects. They just aren’t as convenient and rapidly updated as search engines, digital reference materials, and databases. That said, the results of information derived from digital sources aren’t always reliable. Their information is limited by the review process. No one wants to be embarrassed by regurgitating false information. It’s taken time, but most people now realize that wiki retrieved data comes with a caveat. To make certain you’re disseminating factual information, make an effort to strictly utilize reputable and reliable sources.
參考書籍和百科全書曾一度是查找參考信息的黃金標準，它們對各科目的大量數據都經同行評議檢查，只是用起來不如搜索引擎、數字參考資料和數據庫方便而又更新快。也就是說，數字信息源的結果並非始終可靠，數字信息在審查過程中是有限的。誰也不想因照搬虛假信息而讓自己處於尷尬境地。但現在多數人都意識到維基百科的檢索數據手續繁瑣而又很花時間。爲保證你傳播的信息真實可靠，儘量嚴格利用出處權威而又可靠的信息源。
5. Reading comprehension
閱讀理解的能力
The primary culprits are E-readers. They’re convenient and can store thousands of books. There’s also evidence that their format makes it more difficult for users to retain and recall information they just read. Don’t worry, there’s no need to give up your e-reader! What we should do is make an effort to read printed books. This will be especially helpful when perusing information we need for academic or career purposes.
主要的罪魁禍首是電子閱讀器。電子閱讀器方便可以存儲成千上萬本書籍。也有證據表明電子閱讀器的格式讓用戶更難記住並回憶起剛讀過的信息。別擔心！沒有必要放棄你的電子書！我們應該做的是努力去閱讀印刷書籍，仔細閱讀學術或職業方面的信息特別有用。6. Hand written correspondence
手寫書信的能力
Writing letters and notes incorporated hand writing skills, organizational skills, and learning about the person or persons you correspond with. This is another easily regained skill. Send a letter to an old friend, relative or acquaintance.
寫信和記筆記構成手寫的寫作能力、組織能力以及學習人與人之間的通信溝通交流能力。這是另一個容易重新掌握的技能。給老朋友、親戚或熟人寄送一封親筆信。
7. Conversations
對話能力
This one may seem counter-intuitive, especially considering how many people have smart phones, but it’s true! We actually use email and texts far more than we talk. The solution is self explanatory: take time make phone calls.
這個能力似乎是一種反直覺的能力，特別是考慮到大家都有智能手機，但這是真的！實際上我們使用電子郵件和短信的次數遠遠超過我們對話的次數。這個問題的解決方案不解自明：花些時間打打電話聊聊天就解決了。
8. Currency
使用現金的能力
Using coins and paper money requires fast arithmetic and accurate calculations. Sure debit cards are often more practical, but cash has its benefits. In addition keeping our calculating skills sharp, cash can actually be safer to use than debit cards. Use cash for purchases under ten dollars. While ostensibly debit cards are safer, they’re are susceptible to fraudulent practices such as skimming.
使用硬幣和紙幣需要快算和精算技能。當然通常借記卡更加實用，但現金也有現金的好處。除了可以保持我們計算能力的反應敏銳之外，實際上現金比借記卡使用起來安全。購買10美元以下的東西可以使用現金。雖然借記卡貌似更安全些，但借記卡容易遇到欺詐行爲。
9. Walking
走路的能力
Distracted walking detracts from the observations and experience of walking. It can also be dangerous. Accidents can easily occur when we become immersed in text messages. An easy solution is to set observation goals for each trip. If it’s a routine walking commute, make a game of noting the changes, no matter how subtle, on your commute.
走路時看電子設備屏幕會讓我們走路分心又危險，我們的注意力集中沉浸在手機短信上很容易發生交通事故。有個簡單的解決方案就是規劃好每段路程，規劃出哪段路程適合翻看手機，如果是步行上下班的常規路程，無論多忙都要注意這點以免走路分心走神。
10. Expanding our knowledge base
拓寬知識面的能力
The convenience of nearly instantaneous information can easily become a crutch. If we’re not knowledgeable about certain subjects such as physics, politics, or music we know we can look it up online. That’s not necessarily a negative. What’s problematic is that we often look up and recite the information, but don’t actually absorb it. It may seem daunting, but this is arguably the easiest skill to revitalize. Whenever you reference an unfamiliar subject take time to actually learn the information.
人們幾乎都很容易依賴瞬時信息。如果我們不瞭解某些學科如物理、政治、或音樂，我們都知道可以在網上查。這並不一定是負面的做法。問題在於我們經常查找信息並背誦信息，但實際上卻並不吸收信息。這點似乎令人生畏，但可以說是恢復了一種最簡單的技能。每當你引用一門自己並不是很熟悉的學科知識，實際上是在花時間學習這門學科的信息。
