Do Humans Really Need Electronics?

​In times like these when, what seems like every month, a new gadget is coming out, we rely more and more on these things to get us through life. Some of these gadgets and the technology that comes with them have become such a huge part of our lives that we almost don't know what to do anymore without them. We depend on this technology to navigate us from one location to another or to even communicate with family and friends. Are these gadgets really helping us and making life easier or are they hindering our basic human ability to communicate effectively with each other and perform manual tasks that we rely on these machines or other technology to perform for us? In his essay, A Nation of Vidiots, Jeffery Sachs suggests that excessive

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.

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

Maybe because I was born with a phone glued to my hand, I may feel this way. Don’t get me wrong, we dependent on our phones and computers for everything, and it scary that every year we are getting closer to taking orders from computers, but I will stand by my opinion which is that technology has benefit us dramatically. So from 1969 to 2016 we are just starting to get the feel of living in a digital world. Soon what is known as a normal world will just be a section in the history section in the Science of Technology

People often do not bother learning why something works in even the most simple forms even though they are surrounded by it and consumed by it in their everyday lives, but if any of this modern day technology were to disappear, the whole world would be in chaos. The world and the people cannot function without it and even the temporary removal of any devices can cause people anxiety, only further proving the disgusting amount of dependence we have on technology. Acquiring technology is not evil in and of itself, but through our current expectations and usages, we are only harming ourselves and the world we live in through this constant mindset of needing more without asking ourselves “Do I really need

If I was writing an article like the one Lanier wrote about this topic my argument would be completely opposite. It would be completely pro-technology. I would talk about how the invention of the many electronics of use today and how they are such a convenience in making our lives better.

Jeffrey Sachs is a renowned economic advisor and served in leading positions on many different organizations which focused on promoting a healthier world for all of those who inhabit the earth. Along with his notable achievements as a public figure, he has also authored books and scholarly articles that include A Nation of Vidiots. In this particular writing, Mr. Sachs argues that the citizens of the United States have a serious problem with their use of electronics and that it is a cause for health concerns with the amount of usage the American population has for these devices. Primarily focused on television sets, Mr. Sachs also points out the over usage of other devices and states a quote from Harlan Ellison when saying

Technology is an important aspect of change in our world. As time goes on, we are introduced to more and more technology every year, which includes media such as video games. The increase of technology has also increased and improved the world including ways of communicating and distribution of information. More often used outlets of media are those used for entertainment purposes, like television, internet and video games. The ones who are most likely to engage in these media outlets are millennials and the most recent generation Z, because they have been introduced to these outlets from a young age. In fact, a study found that children spend around 9 hours a week playing video games (Polman, de Castro, & van Aken, 2008). It is evident that video games are progressively becoming more violent in nature, and with children spending as much time as they do playing video games, there are questions that must be asked, is the violent nature of video games effecting today’s youth? And if so in what ways?

It is agreeable that there are some correlation between teenagers playing video games and how it affects the youth mentally. Heavy consumption of violence video games does indeed stimulate a change reaction in the brain waves, but there is no hard evidence stating that those changes causes teenagers to act aggressively and violently. On the contrary, it is a popular beliefs that violence video games does indeed causes teenagers to displayed unpleasant behaviors and actions because that is what they learned and observed from the games. Therefore, parents should limit and regulate the amount of time their teenagers are playing violence video games so that they can protect their children from negative behaviors.

Another example of the benefits of the Internet is that of information acquisition and preservation. Back in the “good old days” acquiring information about an unfamiliar subject, or learning anything for that matter required a knowledgeable individual, a class, or a trip to the library. However, since the birth of the Internet and the development of Google by Larry Page and Sergey Brin all that has changed drastically. With Google we now have the ability to search for anything we desire at the click of a button. At a blink of an eye we are then instantaneously connected to thousands of pictures, articles, videos, books, etc. about our subject of choice such as sports. Furthermore, we not only have the ability to learn from educational documents; but from each other as well. That is, Individuals throughout the years have become more comfortable with sharing their experiences and voicing an opinion such as blogs, reviews, and testimonials. The fact is the Internet provides so many helpful sources for individuals to learn that one could practically teach their self.

In today’s modern world, technology reigns. Millions of people all over the globe utilize technology for a multitude of purposes every day, whether it be at work, school, or even from the leisure of their home. If you were to ask most people in America if they could live without technology even for a day, the answer would most likely be no. Contrary to opinions that are popular with my fellow millennials, I think that society is too dependent on technology. I believe society relies on technology too much because we use the internet for simple tasks that we should be capable of doing ourselves, our dependence has resulted in laziness, and technology is rapidly replacing people in the workplace, thus resulting in less jobs.

If you were to ask somebody what a computer was sixty years ago they would look at you look at you puzzled. Now days it is hard to find a household or office in America that does not contain at least one personal computer. With all of this information at our finger tips, we have to ask ourselves if we are becoming too dependent on technology. Imagine if we were to wake up tomorrow with all electronic devices disabled. Everybody’s life would be impacted in one way or another. We would lose what has become the largest portal for communication. We would also lose countless information that has

Can you recall the last time you didn’t use technology, the last time you did not use your phone, smart watch, laptop, or tv? Can you think of an answer, no, okay. How about an easier question, when is the last time you used technology? Maybe last night before you went to bed? This morning to turn off your alarm? Or maybe right now to check what time the class is over. Either way you have probably used or will use about an hour of your day on technology. According to Felix Richter, in the article, “Americans Use Electronics Media11+ Hours a Day,” the average person uses technology for 11 or more hours each day. The human being is only awake for 16 to 18 hours a day. So, on average, a person uses 70% of their day on technology that is more than half the time we are awake and active during the day. This percentage increases 5% each year that means that in six years technology will occupy 100% the average humans’ active day.

“Life is a video game. No matter how good you get, you are always zapped in the end” (“Video Game Quotes” 1). Over time researchers, psychiatrists, and parents have often wondered how damaging violent video games can be to the youth in society. This is an important matter to people with children in their personal lives or work environment. These games have become a large risk factor for aggressive behavior in children. Researchers have been saying that video games do affect adults as well; however, they have even more effect on younger brains in early development. Video games have negative effects on childrens’ behavior. Some effects that video games have are reduced academic performance, aggression, obesity, and emotional disorder.

Controversy about video games continue to escalate between parents and gamers, regarding the psychological effect of simulated, realistic, and 3D violence on the minds of young children and growing teenagers. Yet, research shows that video games contribute very little to today’s everyday violence, despite complaints and concerns that games influence a child’s normal behavior. Technology is a way of life in today’s world, computers are used by toddlers, adolescents, and adults alike. No matter what career path a person chooses, the computer plays an essential role in the job. The more our technology progresses and as our industry grows stronger, computers and electronic entertainment will grow to be found everywhere around the world. This includes videogames.