Joe Mazza - The Times They Are A-Changin'

Joe Mazza, a leadership innovation manager, reflects on his early experiences with the Commodore 64 and the evolution of technology. He discusses the vast changes from the 1980s to today, highlighting how storage capacity has increased dramatically. Mazza emphasizes the importance of communication over technology itself, noting how current generations interact with touch screen devices. He stresses the need for communities and small businesses to embrace social media to enhance communication and connectivity. Through his experiences as a father, Mazza aims to share his learnings with his community, encapsulated in his initiative, C 64 kid innovations.

What was Joe Mazza's first experience with computers?

• Using a Commodore 64

• Programming on a modern PC

• Building a computer from scratch

• Learning on a Macintosh

How does Joe describe the storage capacity of a floppy disk compared to modern technology?

• It has more capacity than a USB drive

• It can hold as much as an iPhone photo

• It can store multiple high-resolution videos

• It can store an entire music album

What is Joe's main concern about how local organizations view technology?

• They are too focused on outdated technology

• They are not using enough technology

• They are overly reliant on social media

• They are investing too much in new gadgets

According to Joe, what is more important than technology itself?

• The cost of technology

• The speed of technological advancement

• The way people communicate

• The brand of technology used

What does Joe believe social media can do for communities?

• Reduce communication

• Isolate individuals

• Increase competition

• Bring neighborhoods together