Dictionary of a Life: “Ubiquitous”

S6 E22: Dictionary of a Life: “Ubiquitous”Welcome to Rebecca’s Reading Room. Thank you for listening in!Some words describe objects. Others describe ideas. But every so often we discover a word that helps us understand our own lives.Today’s word is ubiquitous.There was a time when ATM machines were a novelty. Many people wondered if they would ever catch on. Today, we hardly notice them at all. They’ve become part of the landscape of everyday life.That simple observation led me to reflect on a question: How do extraordinary ideas become ordinary?In this episode, we’ll explore the journey from skepticism to acceptance, and from acceptance to something so familiar that we almost forget it was ever new. Along the way, we’ll discover how one small word can change the way we think about technology, creativity, culture, and even ourselves.I’m Rebecca Budd, and I’m so glad you’ve joined me.Until the next word…🎙️Rebecca’s Reading Room PodcastMusic by Epidemic Sound“For All We Know” by More than Familyhttps://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/8082dacc-d3a1-3470-977b-970879a925bc/