Are Electronics Dangerous or Cancerous?

One of the overall concerns regarding easily accessible technology is our dependency on it. When we take a closer look, we see an interesting dynamic: we feel a sense of isolation and danger if we are without our technology, so much so that we risk even further greater danger (literally and figuratively)

Technology are being increased all over the world, the threats posed against it also tend to increase.

In modern day society , students are on instagram instead of taking notes in class, office workers shop on ebay at work and parents take their iphones to the beach instead of the books they used to to read. Maggies Jackson , a writer for Boston Globe states electronics are less of annoyances , yet becoming more of a distraction leading to a new dark age. Jackson uses personal stories and tells of her extensive research in the article to make her readers believe in her credibility. These three rhetorical appeals combining with her alarmed tone creates an effective argument on electric distranticon.

Many schools have denied and opted out of cell towers on their sites as they do not believe it is safe for their students.

Carr’s goal in this article is to warn the internet and technology users of the negative effects that these devices can

In his video on TED, Marc Goodman provides an examples of how technologies’ development can be extremely dangerous when it comes to crimes and terrorism. He states that we consistently underestimate what criminals and terrorists can do. Technology has made our world increasingly open, and for the most part, that's great, but all of this openness may have unintended consequences (Goodman, 2012). Mark Goodman gives an examples that “during the Mumbai siege, terrorists were so dependent on technology that several witnesses reported that as the terrorists were shooting hostages with one hand, they were checking their mobile phone messages in the very other hand” (Goodman, 2012). As a result, 300 people were gravely wounded and over 172 men, women and children lost their lives that day (Goodman, 2012). This is how harmful the technologies are.

We’re surrounded by technology and the problems created with technology, and science fiction isn’t important?” This quote shows that the problems generated by electronics are being ignored. These issues are growing larger and more hazardous. The Impending future will be disastrous if these flaws are not acknowledged soon! In other words, science fiction and dystopian authors warn readers about technology and its negative side effects.

The main claim of this article is that there will always be fear new technology and that it will damage society. An example from the article looks back at history to the invention of the radio and how people condemned it because of the harm it brought to children that listened to it, according to

Electronic devices are consuming the lives of everyday people. Everywhere you look someone will be locked in staring at their phone screen, unaware of what’s happening around him or her. Electronic devices have become a daily necessity for people. Electronic devices are a controversial topic today. While some believe that electronic devices are harmful, others believe these devices benefit society. In, “A Thing Like Me,” Nicholas Carr brings up the extent on which humans depend on devices. The dependence on electronic devices has consequences. The consequences that come from electronic devices are in takes away from face to face communication, the devices cause distractions when driving which can lead to serious injuries or even death. Electronic devices also have changed the way of learning, people no longer feel the need to learn when typing a question into Google gives people the answer. Electronic devices are a part of society and can cause negative impacts in peoples lives everyday. People do not realize the consequences that electronic devices bring into their

Ever since day one, people have been developing and creating all sorts of new methods and machines to help better everyday life in one way or another. Who can forget the invention of the ever-wondrous telephone? And we can’t forget how innovative and life-changing computers have been. However, while all machines have their positive uses, there can also be many negatives depending on how one uses said machines, wiretapping in on phone conversations, using spyware to quietly survey every keystroke and click one makes, and many other methods of unwanted snooping have arisen. As a result, laws have been made to make sure these negative uses are not taken advantage of by anyone. But because of how often technology changes, how can it be

Throughout the 21st and 22nd century, technology was an integral part of humanity’s functioning as a species. It had guided us, shaped us, and created pathways for us in life that would’ve otherwise ceased to exist. The newest innovations are touted as the “latest and greatest” but as we innovated, we also became increasingly interdependent; we intertwined our lives with our tech, and became more reliant on it in the process. When humanity had fully automated their lives, the very electronics that supported their day-to-day routines also posed a hidden risk. In the right possession it was a wonderful tool, but when it fell into the wrong hands it was easily manipulated into a deadly weapon.

Some have suggested that terrorists involved in occurrences such as the Boston Marathon bombing were found with aid from devices that some may say are used for spying (Stossel). With these claims also came doubt, but there is very little else that these devices could be used for. In Stossel’s article, it is said that cameras used to solve the case of the bombing could also be used to spy on the public, but the same could also be said about the smart devices carried by the average American.

In the book, Blue Gold, and various other documents, it is illustrated how the constant relationship many of us have with technology today is harmful and should be limited, and we need to be aware of the problems it creates.

All digital devices release some form of radiation and the amount of use throughout the entire world will eventually increase the risk of cancer for everyone due to the bulk of exposure from the environment alone. Also noted was the malfunction of other electronics due to blue tooth devices being operated in their presence. Why release a product unless cleared of these issues first? Airlines always announce before take-off to turn off all devices. This is something that should be done everywhere a problem could arise and a good place to start charging a fine if not adhered to. Here’s a funny thought, what if it’s the energy field released from our bodies affecting our personal devices which in turn affects other electronic devices. Maybe researchers in the medical/technical fields need to investigate a little

Technology surrounds us. Like water in the ocean, people are swimming in technology each and every day. From the radio playing a favorite song to a text received about the results of a game, people use technology constantly. However, there is a point at which people are overtaken by technology; when the wave engulfs us and there is no way out. People are becoming more and more dependent on technology. Ever since technology began heavily integrating itself into society, many major uses have developed, but at a cost that brings on dangerous side effects, both mental and physical, as shown by the potential Y2K bug, that will continue unless active measures are sought out by those so dependent on technology.