Thoughts from a Bulldozer Driver

Our connected world is very convenient. The things that you can do with your phone were unthinkable just twenty or so years ago. For example, I have a very handy banking app. Not only can I get instant account balances, I can check upcoming regular transactions, past transactions, I can even apply for a loan on my phone. I can suspend my cards if I lose my wallet, or suspect that there’s something nefarious going on. I am also able to self-restrict my own purchasing. Not just “how much” I spend, but what I spend my money on. I can ban my own spending on things like gambling, or overseas purchases, should I wish. Good idea, isn’t it?! At least one other Australian bank has taken their app a little further. It actually calculates how much Carbon emissions your purchases are responsible for. Handy for those who want to keep track of their personal carbon footprint. My boss recently bought himself a new ute. From his phone he can track the vehicle's information, things like engine tem...