Technology.
It's all around us.
It powers our world.
It consumes our everyday lives.
Technology has certainly evolved greatly over the ages, however the line between the right amount of technology and more than enough technology has become blurred. This is not to say that technology has not helped our nation immensly over the past decades, however recently technology seems to have become more of an osession than a helper.
After our discussion in class, I realized that I'm not sure I could ever get rid of my iPhone. I had always thought that my phone was not important to me and that it wouldnt matter if I got a different one. But then I started to think about the games on my phone...and how they need my constant attention...and how I put so much effort into them so far and it would be a waste to end them when I haven't reached the end yet...even though I know that the games technically don't have endings...
You see what I mean? I've become obsessed with my phone and I barely use it for the purpose that it was originally created!
In our society technology has become a must. It has become more of a need than a want. And
nowadays, if you don't have it, you're not worth squat. What we need to do is get back to the old things that our ancestors valued like conversation, books, and outdoor activities.
Let's try to choose books over technology once a week, put our cell phones away when we're with loved ones, and spend some time outdoors instead of inside watching tv.
Until next time,
Rachel.
Everything you said about technology was so true. I do believe that technology has become a total obsession than a helper. I could never, never, never get rid of my iPhone because it's like a part of me. I just couldn't imagine life without it and I keep wondering how I lived without it before; that makes me sound like a totally iPhone obsessed person, but I bet half the teenage population would agree with me. I almost never just use my phone for texting now, it's always for social media apps and games. It is definitely a need now. I think we should take a break away from technology as well and get back to going outside and hanging out with friends in one place instead of talking to each other and staring at a computer screen all day.
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks for this post! So many of the things you touched on in this entry I have commented on in past blog entries. It sickens me to think about how much technology DOES impact our lives! I often feel as if I'm losing connections with the people who mean the most to me. Even though it is meant to help our lives and make things more convenient, it can easily make people feel farther apart. I love the suggestions you give at the end of this blog! I will definitely be trying to incorporate those ideas into my life. Thanks!
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