I never got a cell phone until after I was an adult, and that cell phone flipped open and had no cameras, apps, or fancy ringtones. There are many times I look back on my cellphone-less childhood and wish we could go back to those simpler times. But why? Yes there were some great things about that time, but there were also some negatives. Yes there are some negative things about all the easy access technology now, but there are also a lot of positives!
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There are so many possibilities with the technology we have today!
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Let's starts with some of the negatives of technology today:
- It is distracting: think about how much time is wasted looking up things that don't matter (cat memes fall in this category- I am sorry but it is true, people use to live full happy lives without cat memes) , or scrolling through feeds full of nonsense (what are we ever really looking for in those anyway).
- Privacy: people can easily find and use information on you and your family. When you go on vacation, your friends and your co-workers can bug you on your cell phone.
- People's jobs are replaced by machinery.
- We become dependent on technology. I am sure we have all worked somewhere where the internet went down or a computer wasn't working properly; when that happens, it is hard to do anything.
- The possibility of more miscommunication due to lack of social cues.
- Cyber bullying, Scams, Identity Theft, etc.
What about some of the positives:
- Disneyland (it's a big one for me). That place is downright magical thanks to so much awesome technology.
- It is easier and faster than ever to connect with family and friends from all distances (if you are into that sort of thing).
- If you are a parent like me, technology can be a life saver when you use it to distract your kids so you can get a little homework done.
- We save money and trees by going paperless.
- Technology can speed up manufacturing and human efficiency. We are now able to look at data and make quick an accurate calculations. We are able to organize data in different ways, store it and share it with the click of a button.
- We have been able to create new tech jobs.
- Technology is able to fit different people with different needs. Programs can adapt to a wide range of learners.
- Unlimited usable knowledge at your fingertips; learn how to change your flat tire, CPR instructions, GPS directions, Kahn Academy tutoring videos for your next test, etc.
What do you think are some of the positives and negatives of technology? Leave your comments below.
There are many positives and negatives to the advancement of technology. I work in a very automated industry and as you mentioned above when we lose connectivity chaos in sues, but when its humming along the world is great. I think the ability to obtain information on the go is priceless and throw fits when my less than reliable cell service doesn't give me what I need when I need it. The part I think I absolutely despise is the constant need to peruse Facebook, Instagram etc. while sitting at a table full of friends or play stupid games on your phone during dinner. I believe we are losing the ability to connect and communicate with each other one on one. My husband and I own a small bar and its amazing to see the gap in generations interactions with each other. I watch all the older people sit and talk non stop about EVERYTHING!! The younger people sit and stare at their phones and seldom say much to the three other people they are sitting with. So from an industrial side I feel it had enhanced our efficiency and quality, but from a personal side it had dumbed us down.
ReplyDeletePhones out at dinner drives me crazy too! Even when it is just to check the score. It just makes me think that the other person has better things on their mind than socializing with other people. That is interesting that you can see such a difference at your bar. It is sad to think that is where we are all headed sometimes.
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