If you had to live with one piece of technology...

[.:neuko:.]

If you had to live with only one piece of technology in your home, what would it be?

Just to make things a bit easier and permit discussion here, you are already granted certain home basics, including electricity, running water, a toilet, internet connection etc..

The definition of "technology" as applied in everyday life can be ambiguous, so for the sake of some orientation in this discussion, here's an extracted definition of the word "technology" as written in the Oxford English Dictionary, which you can use as an anchor if you so wish.

technology n. (pl. technologies)
1. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
2. Machinery developed from this.

As you can see, the above definition collectively qualifies almost every man-made item as technology; this goes also for items that don't necessarily fall under the sub-definition "2.", but are nonetheless products of technology, and therefore fall under the sub-definition "1.". In this sense, items that don't necessarily require electricity to function can also be considered as technology, including clothes, tools, instruments, and so on.

As for me, if I had to live with one piece of technology in my home it'd be without a doubt, the microwave! It's cheap, fast, and reliable. For about 4 years it was the main piece of technology I relied on for living when I first moved into my own apartment - not just because it merely meant cooked food, but because it gave me more affordable options in buying food. And guess what? After about a decade, I still have that microwave!

[*Tsuki*]

My . . . computer?
Unless a toilet is considered a piece of technology.

[anitachise]

Definitely my cellphone.. I can't leave the house without it!

[Kaname Shikara]

My computer I guess.. o.o

[Bisoux]

It would be my camera.

[Saxima]

That's easy, my computer. I have music on it, video chat, why use a phone or an iPod?

[Megamind's Minion]

blender... :)

[Nanobyte]

I'd die, there's no way.

[Shini]

Assuming I could access the internet with it, my computer. Other than that, maybe my Xbox 360.

[Psyco_Panda]

Cell phone

[Light Buster]

My laptop or Xbox 360.

Now all I need is the internet, if there is one...

[Elphaba]

I would die without all my technology.
But if I had to choose I would say my laptop.

[Sky1995]

I choose my Gun

*cough**i mean Mobile*

[Ellxeeva]

blender... :)

This. :)

I'm a fruit freak you know... :p

[Uta-chan~]

My iPod or the TV :)

[Eris]

Well, technically speaking, basically everything we surround us with is technology. From clothes, to furniture, to cooking utensils. That being said, a knife would probably be the most useful in hunting and foraging in the woods.

[Hanamaru Kunikida]

I'll steal the Batmobile from my friend Batman. We have been friends for two years now, so yeah.

[Rei]

My Computer, PS2, or the PSP.

[blueangel06661]

My laptop IF AND ONLY IF internet was provided. It can basically do everything a phone can as far as video chat/calling people. Skype ftw?! yeah less convenient as far as portability compared to a cell but allows you to do SOOOOOO much more.

[Thracian]

I'd go with the fridge . I'm not a fast food kind of person so i need a place to store my food

[LOVE STUFF]

A time-machine. Simple and easy.

[VoidMoon]

A toaster?

Don't even like toast. >_>

[Aku no Hikari]

A laptop. It's a computer, except you can take it everywhere.

[Mr. Panda]

My computer.

Most of what I do is on my computer.

Food I could order from my computer
I can follow the news on my computer
I can call friends from my computer and meet up with them
....

[SigmaSD]

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[.:neuko:.]

This (http://mayhemgifts.com/images/Alien-Invader-Plasma-Battle-Axe-w-Dagger.jpg)

Wow... they look so epic! XD Where can I get one?

[BigduO209]

I'd have to saaaay... electricity.

[DeathBlade/13.666]

The only thing I need, my pocketknife with bottle/can opener, fork, and spoon. It's great for work, and great at home.

[Bibi of the Blue Sea]

I hope this refers to modern technology as I would rather not have to choose between a fridge, stove or toilet.
If it's modern tech, I would choose my cell phone. It's way more convenient to talk to anyone from wherever (as long as there is satellite coverage).

[Daenerys]

A computer. There's other things I can live with, but you can do so much on a computer. THIS IS of course assuming that electricity, and cable and etc are around.

[BigduO209]

A computer. There's other things I can live with, but you can do so much on a computer. THIS IS of course assuming that electricity, and cable and etc are around.
And that's why I said electricity. It's a technological innovation that so many pieces of technology rely on. If today's devices didn't exist, I'm sure we'd have devices that are equivalent to those... as long as electricity exists.

[~*Red*~]

My laptop - it's easy to use and I can do anything on it :)

[Ammy-Chan]

I personally think that I'd choose a lever. Not just to be rebellious but if I only had one piece of technology to save my hide in the world a lever assuming it was a size that gave it a lot of functionality would serve me better than anything else. Of course this puts me at the extreme end of this scale. =P

[Gero50]

I would have to agree on the microwave. At least that way I would be able to eat.

[Captian Jack sparrow]

If i had to live with one piece of technology i would have my radio but thats just cause i like music

[Aleyna]

My little refrigerator, ipod, or laptop.

[Navigator]

Hmm... I dunno. Can't decide between my phone and computer. That's a tough one!! o:

[battousai_ryuu]

A knife. One of the most practical tools ^_^

[OtakuInu!!!]

Hmmm... I'd choose a laptop with those USB sticks that provide internet connection (consider them as one). Because I believe that a laptop has it all, like cameras and whatnot. And I don't really use my phone much.

[Nesh]

My pc...need I say more!? ^^

[╠-The Neo-╣]

I'd have to say my phone, cuz it does soooo much, helps me navigate, communicate with people, and access to all my social networks (Even though I only use facebook). So ya i'd definatly have to say my phone

[╬Karami Mew~Meow]

A long lasting laptop with a big memory.

[::SomeOtherCookiez::]

My laptop. I wouldn't live a day without it. xD

[YuriEcchiGirl]

I'd have to say my mobile phone, as I simply can't live without it ^^

[Cantelope]

A hatchet (ha ha, Gary Paulsen anyone?). Although I suppose from there I could start crafting other tools, and then after many generations we'll be back at particle colliders.

[The Wing Man]

Computer, easiest answer in the world.

[rabbitzilla]

a super house from the future :O

It'd have a computer, a tv, a unlimited fridge and everythig i needed built into it. : D and when I got lonely it would talk to me <3

[Mang]

My Microwave

[Locust]

Solar powered P.C :D

[.:neuko:.]

I personally think that I'd choose a lever. Not just to be rebellious but if I only had one piece of technology to save my hide in the world a lever assuming it was a size that gave it a lot of functionality would serve me better than anything else. Of course this puts me at the extreme end of this scale. =P

Actually, I have to agree with you on the usefulness of levers since there's been many a time I could have used one! At least levers are handy in the Resident Evil games... Well, they're technically called cranks there, but still, same principle... Got a be decent lever though... remember what happened to that lever in the film, Armageddon? XD

[Velvet_Nightmare]

Tv.

[Machipa]

My computer of course.

[amyotaku]

My computer <3

[zekes]

My computer with internet connection of course.

[Ezza Obsuna]

My cellphone. I even bring it when I take a bath.

[randomusername]

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[Konkulf]

My PC, would never be bored (with internet connection).

[Furore]

A crowbar. It has 1001 uses.

[Bamboobowl]

A Fridge though that's more of an appliance, Still I would want fresh food.

[Aizmov]

iPhone5 after its release

[Spydermonkey]

computer

[.Miki~]

I would choose my cellphone, mainly because it serves as many things in one. i probably couldnt live without it

[KENDARRR]

My Laptop! D: It's my baby....

[Nekogami]

A long sword. I don't need laptops/cellphones to survive.

[Arrisu]

My laptop. Second would be my cellphone. But I can certainly live without a cell.

[ZombieWolf2508]

My cell phone. It's a phone, computer, gaming device, TV, and a ton of other crap. I would keep me amused, and more importantly, keep me in contact with people I care about.

[Aizmov]

My iPhone 4S. Siri gives the illusion that I'm actually talking to some girl that listens.

[Corllean]

Hm... there are only two tech. I bring with me, my phone(s) and my laptop. I don't really want to live with them but hm...

I guess I'll go for this fan (http://www.redferret.net/?p=10342). Anytime! Anywhere.

[SuXrys]

My computer. I can't manage my studies without it.
Besides, if the internet is working, then I can watch tv-shows on it, watching news, and calling friends via Skype and such.
And even if I don't have internet connection, I can still play games on it.

The computer is all I'll need. :)
It's like a bunch of different other techologys in one. Brilliant!



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[rodyno]

Computer with internet, of course

[MusashiKatana]

Alien Space Ship...oops

[Ryano_0]

electric pencil sharpener.

[ladymulti]

My computer, probably; it can do so very much. :)

[Saeriel]

Computer versus microwave o.0 Such a hard decision, oddly enough, considering I can't cook worth a damn without my microwave... Burning water, FTW.

[kyoshiro20]

Computer, my TV viewing has decreased alot since I've had it. And food? I'll just go out to eat lol. Take out pizza anyone?

[vrarsenal]

Laptop.
It can do a lot of things....
(Skype,internet and videos...)