Is it true that we as people are becoming too
dependent to the point where we are addicted to electronics? I won't deny that
I too enjoy the occasional evening of video games with friends or spend a few
hours connecting with my friends through sites like facebook, reddit, and
youtube. But ultimately I don’t feel like I am addicted however I can’t say
that I could stop using technology all together either. While the more
entertainment factors of technology are less necessary great values of good can
be done by the positive aspects of technology. In the survey done, it was shown
that people believe that technology is becoming a hindrance to people’s lives
and their own identities. But in this same study by the same people it was
found that they believed people could not give up technology for one reason or
another or may even be addicted to it. I find it hard to believe that people
are willing to admit that while we find technology hindering our own personal
lives we are unwilling to move on from it or even attempt to lower the amount
of time we commit to it. We have become so dependent on technology that we
carry around small devices (smart phones) that contain more technology than
what NASA used to put people on the moon in 1969. However do most people use
this amazing technology effectively? No, we take it for granted and waste our
time arguing with complete strangers on the internet or playing stupid games
like angry birds or candy crush! People are becoming to dependent on technology
and I don’t feel it’s for the best. Technology is an amazing thing and while it
can be used for untold amounts of good, people abuse it and are becoming
dependent on it for the most mediocre of tasks.
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