A Better Pencil

I have found this book to be a great read with some fantastic issues of debate.
One is the issue that we tend not to "trust" the next technology or way of doing something. We are skeptical and need to be shown proof that something is, indeed, worthy of consideration. But lack of trust initially prevails and just when we are ready to get excited, some things, prove our lack of trust is a legitimate concern.
Take for example the Oprah Book Club pick in which the author stated his work was a Biography. A heart wrentching story, one to support Oprah's inate nack for the intensity of reality, only to find out that he has misrepresented his work and indeed this was a work of fiction. This is of course after millions of copies, with the giant "O" sticker, have sold and now everyone in the worls feels betrayed. This takes us back to the beginning of this class when Homer was questioned of his authenticity and legitamacy as a poet. Trust, it's a tough thing to engage in without some level of reservation.
As I was thinking of this I was on my way to a meeting to support the treatment of pediatric patients from a hospital outside of the area. During our dinner meeting I was told that the specialists involoved may not be able to come onsite however, we could creat a telemedicine link that would allow the physician to treat the patient through a polycam. But this cannot possibly take the place of a phyisician present in the room. In this situation it has indeed proven to be a fantastic way, for some levels of care, to support the patient without requiring them to leave thier home.
To trust or not to trust?
Trust, can we afford to trust much of anything?