Technology?

Two new advances in technology have come to my attention and make me question where the heck our priorities are.

First, the iPhone has a new app called the "Cry Translator".  Yes, hold the phone up to your screaming baby and the app will let you know why your child is crying.  My guess is because the child is upset and you are holding up a phone to him/her instead of providing comfort.  Duh!  (All I keep thinking of is the episode of The Simpsons with the baby translator.  "I have soiled myself.  How embarrassing.")

Second, a new type of service dog is being trained to find the most terrifying of all substances in this day and age: peanuts.  Your allergic child can now take this service animal to school, friends' houses, anywhere, and the dog will find the life-threatening snack.  But, what if your child is like mine: allergic to peanuts AND dogs?  Will a service monkey be available to find both peanuts and dogs?

Really, people?  Can't we be working on solving world hunger or something more substantial?