Weekly Topic Inspiration: Automation (& How it has Changed Our Lives)

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   Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

   Last week, I heard from Denise Handlon, who shared an excellent Weekly Topic Inspiration idea. In her message to me, Denise shared how inspiration struck:
   
   “I was standing at baggage claim Monday afternoon, following my visit to see family in Michigan, including Cara-cardelean. My thoughts began to wander back in the 'good old days' when there were no conveyer belts to bring in the baggage. That sparked an idea for a Weekly Topic: Automation and how it has changed our lives in a personal way, either pro or con. For instance, the ease of the conveyer belt helping to move things for faster productivity.’
   
   Isn’t this a cool idea? This week, I strongly encourage you to join us in sharing how automation has changed modern life (for better and for worse).
   
   If you’re not sure which sort of automation to write about, here are some search-friendly titles to work with:
   A History of the Office Automation System
   How an Automation System Works
   The Impact of Automated Packaging Systems
   How Automated Systems Have Changed Our Lives
   How Office Automation Systems Transformed the Working World
   Home Automation 101
   The Future of the Automated Home
   How Home Automation Software Works
   How Software Automation Works
   Famous Industrial Automation Companies
   How a Building Automation System Works
   The Impact of Building Automation Systems
   Major Automation Testing Tools
   
   If you'd like to join in on this week's topic by writing a Hub, follow these steps:
   
   1)    Stop by this week's Weekly Topic Inspiration Question.
   2)    Click the green button "answer this question".
   3)    Click the gray button below the box (leave that empty) that says "make a Hub about it."
   4)    Give your Hub a very specific title, like Easy Summer Gardening Projects for Kids or Challenging Summer Activities for Teens
   5)    Create good quality original content that hasn't been covered before.
   6)    After you publish your Weekly Topic Inspiration Hub, come back to this forum thread and post a link to your Hub with a brief description of what you wrote about and why.
   
   For more information on the Weekly Topic Inspiration program, check out the Learning Center guide.

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      AlanRimmerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I love the idea behind this topic so I thought I'd give it a try. I've taken a look at Home Automation and what difference it makes to life compared to 33 years ago (hub explains why 33yrs). You can find it here:
      http://alanrimmer.hubpages.com/hub/Home … Smart-Home
      Thanks for the inspiration - and all the butterflies.

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I like the way you've addressed the subject, AlanRimmer! This is an interesting and well laid-out Hub.

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            AlanRimmerposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Thanks Simone, always nice to get poitive feedback. Really interesting to read the different ideas around the subject. Looking forward to reading more.

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               Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Excellent and interesting.  Rated up!

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      Jen Johnsonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      What a great thing to ponder! I consider myself extremely happy in regards to technological advancements, even though I can't afford to get all of the gadgets I want quite yet....
      
      Here is my take on automation, technology, and how it helps us every day:
      
      http://jenjohnson.hubpages.com/t/321a38

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         Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Cool!  Loved your list.

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      EuroCafeAuLaitposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Here is my take on the subject of automation...How Automated Systems Effect Our Daily Lives:
      
      http://eurocafeaulait.hubpages.com/hub/ … aily-Lives

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         Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Nice job with the added touch of the video!  Cool!

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   Denise Handlonposted 12 years ago

   Hi Simone.  What a wild surprise to have part of my message to you posted here! hahaha.  Thanks for using the idea and I am hoping to get my hub out early this week! 

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      mts1098posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      great idea...so many thoughts are running through my head I will have to see which one lands on a hub

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         Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Cool!    I'm glad you've been 'enticed'   OPA !  (was that said in the right context?) 

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            Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Hehee!

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   Glimmer Twin Fanposted 12 years ago

   Are we permitted to post a link to a hub that has already been published?  Also, does someone review the hubs to make sure they fit with the topic appropriately?  One of my first hubs may fit the bill, but I don't want to put a link if I shouldn't.  Thanks very much.

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Glimmer...sorry, the links here, if I recall accurately, are for new hubs written about the topic.  HOWEVER, you may certainly link your previous hub to your new hub about this topic. So, maybe take a new approach to one of the other topics listed.
      
      Love your avatar photo BTW   

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         Glimmer Twin Fanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks Denise!  Edited this after I posted because I had my coffee and noticed your avatar!  :-)  Very nice.  I wonder how many hubbers have butterfiles?

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            Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            All the COOL Hubbers have butterflies! And Denise is right about the links, though because our topic is quite broad this week, I don't think you'll need to worry about it fitting in or not.

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               Marcy Goodfleischposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Okay, I am going to change my avatar/photo to a butterfly.  I want to be cool, too!

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                  Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     You don't have to have a butterfly as your avatar to be cool, Marcy, you're already    ! 

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   urmilashukla23posted 12 years ago

   Hey, I want to be cool too. Changing my Avatar to Butterfly to get noticed. Haha.

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

        I see you in those cool shades! 

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   RedElfposted 12 years ago

   What a cool topic - I haven't played for a while, so I'll try one this week!
   
   From Sci-Fi to Wi-Fi: How has automation changed our world?
   
   Sorry, I don't have a butterfly icon - but I have some nice pictures of some for my next hub

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Oh, you are so funny! RedElf  hee hee.   I'm glad you posted your hub.  I haven't had an opportunity to do mine yet. 

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         RedElfposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I am looking forward to reading it, Denise!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I absolutely love this, RedElf! What a cool overview!

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         RedElfposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks so much Simone! It was great fun to write.

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   CloudExplorerposted 12 years ago

   I love this hub inspiration idea Simone, I will conjure up my best effort ever on this one, thanks for the cool idea! and words of inspiration.

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Fantastic! Can't wait to see the result!

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      

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   RedElfposted 12 years ago

   Here's my second for this topic - try the quiz... It's kinda silly,but fun
   
   Technology: A love-hate relationship? Pet peeves about automation
   
   Off to read Alan's hub!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Wow- two WTI Hubs! You rock, Enelle! Hehee, I love the fun quiz at the end.

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         RedElfposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks, Simone! it was fun to write, too. Looks like there are a lot of "pet peeves" out there.
         RedElf/Elle.

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I'll say she rocks!  Who would have thunked it, hee hee.  This Automation subject really motivated her, didn't it! 

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         RedElfposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks Denise

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   ITcoachposted 12 years ago

   Off course Automation has changed the simplicity of life too as well as it brought too much facilities and comfort to life. Denise shared quite realistic one. It's the same that is happening to us all in life.

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I had forgotten that the roots of automation went back so far (e.g. with the steam engine in 1765). Cool Hub!

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   CyberShelleyposted 12 years ago

   Hi Simone,  Interesting to see how far we have come.  Here is my hub on this weeks inspiration, Automation
   
   http://cybershelley.hubpages.com/hub/AU … -LIFE?done

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    Jade0215posted 12 years ago

    I've never thought about it until I started writing but while technology has created so much for us at the same time it's becoming our downfall. Here's what I've written on automation:
    
    http://jade0215.hubpages.com/hub/The-Use-of-Automation

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       Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Enjoyed the hub, Jade.  Thanks for sharing 

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Whoah, JC Penny is going to have automated self-checkouts? Huh! Thanks for the Hub- I learned something new from it

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          Jade0215posted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Yes they are. I went there two days ago and they're already tearing up the store in preparation for them. Thanks for reading Simone!

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    Recently Awakenedposted 12 years ago

    This is my first time writing a hub on the weekly inspiration. It is also my 30th hub in less than 30 (29) days. Celebrations, yay! Anyway, I thought I would give it a go so I wrote about home automation and security systems. Here it is:
    
    http://recentlyawakened.hubpages.com/hu … -Your-Life

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       Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Good points in your hub, RA     CONGRATULATIONS on meeting your goal.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations, Recently Awakened!

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    Sherry Hewinsposted 12 years ago

    This is my first attempt at the Weekly topic inspiration. Critiques are welcome.
    
    The Future of the Automated Home - It's Not What It Used to Be

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       Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Loved the hub-thanks for participating-you did great 

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       A fantastic first attempt, Sherry Hewins! I think we can change the status of "attempt" to "success." Your formatting is lovely and the architects you've mentioned are super cool.

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    Rosyel Sawaliposted 12 years ago

    Here's my first attempt at Weekly Topic Inspiration. Just thought I'd share my experience on how much times have changed. ^_^ Thanks for reading!
    
    http://rosyelsawali.hubpages.com/hub/Ge … ed-My-Life

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       Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Nice work, Rosyel. 

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hurray! Welcome to WTI!

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    LaMamaLoliposted 12 years ago

    silly question probably, but i have looked and can't find the answer. What's the deadline for the weekly topic? ie does it have to be submitted by Friday? Am a bit confused. Thanks

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       EuroCafeAuLaitposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Lamamaloli,
       I think if's from Monday through Sunday.  You still have a few hours left.  Someone correct me if I'm wrong...
       
       Meanwhile, I forgot to share my own contribution to the topic.  It's How Automated Systems Effect Our Daily Lives:
       
       http://eurocafeaulait.hubpages.com/hub/ … aily-Lives

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          LaMamaLoliposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          thanks! might wait for the next topic then...

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             Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             No..actually the topic ends on the following Monday at  12 noon PST I believe.  So, if you are on the east coast you may still have some time.    Hope you get one in.

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          Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          No need to worry all that much about deadlines- the important thing is that you join in on the fun!
          Awesome Hub, EuroCafeAuLait. I'm glad you made a WTI contribution this week!

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    Denise Handlonposted 12 years ago

    I think my hub is going to be the last one posted...       Better late than never, though.  It's been a very interesting research for this topic for me.  My topic is Conveyor Belts and how we use them in our lives.
    
    http://denisehandlon.hubpages.com/hub/A … Lives?done

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hehee, not quite! This Hub rocks- I didn't know that conveyer belts went back so far! Love all the fun facts you've included in the overview.

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    flyingvetposted 12 years ago

    Just in time, I hope. Thank goodness UK time is ahead of you guys in the US! I'd forgotten I really enjoyed writing the few hubs I've managed so far - going to use the Weekly Topic for more motivation from now on...
    
    http://flyingvet.hubpages.com/hub/Autom … -the-pilot

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Just in time indeed- and I'm so glad you joined in on this week's topic! This is an awesome Hub- so much interesting info!

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    LaMamaLoliposted 12 years ago

    Ok so when is the new topic being posted? Not that  I'm impatient or anything!!

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Soon! I'm getting it together right now.

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          EuroCafeAuLaitposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Heh heh... I am watching and waiting for it, too... LOL...

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    Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

    Hey everyone! The new thread is up... and has a super exciting URL! http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/101010
    
    (Hey, it's the little things, right?)
    
    Anyhow, our topic this week is, in fact, about little thing- useful kitchen tools and gadgets! I hope you'll join in.

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       Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Sounds fun...

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