Raul Cuero and Me

At first, I didn't understand what this interview had to do with technology. I was inspired by Cuero's story, sure, but I didn't know how it had to do with this class. I also didn't know what it had to do with me.

Then, I thought a little deeper.

The part of Cuero's story that stuck out to me the most was the part during which he talked about being poor as a child. He discusses his fascination with watching the roaches in his grandmother's house for entertainment. This taught them that these creatures move in pairs and he expressed empathy for the roaches that were alone. If I saw a pair of roaches in my home, I would certainly be overwhelmed and promptly move them elsewhere rather than trying to learn from them - let alone watch them for an extended period of time. The connections he made watching these roaches surely aided in his journey to become a microbiologist, which definitely requires deep analyses and making observations.

My most important take-away from this interview is the importance in thinking critically about technology. For Cuero, these roaches were a tool and type of technology - not only for entertainment, but to make connections and learn about the species. After watching this interview, I am curious to see what non-traditional technologies are in my life that I have overlooked.

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