The Race with Technology

Technology is something that many of us are trying to keep up with.  It's honestly a race that doesn't seem to have a finish line in the horizon.  From new phones, computers, GPS's, gadgets, video games, there's constant updating.  It appears to be growing at an exponential rate, so much that I question this:  Is it really worth it to keep up with technology?  Today's best computer will soon be outdated by tomorrow's new upgraded CPU or RAM or Motherboard addition.  Today's current smart phone will soon be ousted by another company offering a more efficient and intelligent phone.  If you were to leave this earth for 1 year and return, I bet you'd be blown away by the progress of technology.  Sometimes I wonder if its worth it.  Should I just desert this tech crazed world and live a simpler life somewhere where technology is non-existent?  It's quite tempting indeed.