HELLO PEOPLE IM GOING TO TALK ABOUT TECHNOLOGY AND HOW IT AFFECTS OUR LIVES.
Many of us have become very dependent on technology as it plays a very important role in our daily lives.
We never really acknowledge the way technology has evolved over the years and how much it has both helped and hurt us. Using the term “hurt” to describe the negative impact of technology may be a bit much, but I think it sums it up rather well.
Just think about how technology has made it possible to communicate with people all over the world through email, instant messaging, Skype, social media, etc.
Let’s use our imagination a bit. If the internet, mobile devices, and games were taken away from us, how would we feel? I know many of us would feel like a part of our life is missing due to technology now being a necessity in our everyday life.
However, the big question is, does technology take away from interpersonal communication and interactions with our co-workers, peers, and colleagues. How many of you have rather talked to someone through text messaging, email, or social media to avoid a face to face communication? We may not realize it, but in my opinion, being dependent upon technology has only conditioned us to become less social, interactive, and outgoing.
1. The next time you go to a restaurant or hang out with your friends, observe how many people are occupying their phones, tablets, and/or computers instead of engaging in a conversation. How does that make you feel?
2. While you’re walking to your class across THE GROUND, take a look up from your phone and speak to someone you do not know.
If you have any interesting observations, thoughts, or comments about my post, please feel free to comment. I would love to hear other people’s opinions, perceptions, and logic about the positive and negative impacts of technology.
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