It is important to use our common sense and utilize technology when it’s smart to, but also understand and recognize the power of technology and not abuse it or use it to harm others. We as humans in modern times have a huge responsibility to use the technology that God has allowed us to invent in a balanced approach.
One of the main characteristics of the human person is human beings are made in the image and likeness of God (Martino 9/29/17). While reading Pope Francis’s treatment of technology, I began to understand this human characteristic more. Pope Francis discussed the significance of technology such as nuclear energy, biotechnology, information technology, and knowledge of our DNA when he stated, “they have given those with the knowledge, and especially the economic resources to use them, an impressive dominance over the whole humanity and the entire world (Francis pg. 50). This shows that God trusts humans with this tremendous power because He believes that humans are made in his image and therefore have a natural attraction toward good things which would allow humans to use technology for good. As humans, we know that not all humans do good and therefore don’t use technology for good, but this was never God’s plan. Ever since Adam and Eve, sin has been part of the earth. God has trusted us to have dominion and power over all his creation, therefore it’s important that we use technology in a way that honors Him and protects the environment that He has created.
We must remember what Jesus taught us about the good. The whole of creation is important. We must put people above-created things. Technology must be used for good and fulfill the moral obligations that Jesus taught. 1 Corinthians 6:12 (New International Version) “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything”.
Instead of giving your youth and energy to technology and developing a dispassionate view on life, regain your hope in humanity by bringing forth good in the world. Create, love, and live passionately in this world. However, this does not mean ignore all aspects of technology. The true intent of technology is to bring global society closer to each other. With this in mind, technology should not be abused.
We all know technology is a good thing, right? Or is it? We can all come up with reasons why technology is helpful or appropriate like we can for a particular medicine. And while some drugs are really great to cure or prevent a disease, sometimes the side effects outweigh any possible benefit. The same is true with technology. Some common negative side effects of technology are kids playing on their phones instead of going outside to play or young people not interacting face-to-face as much as they used to. Parenting is an area that has suffered since the rise in technology, specifically with phone use.
Everybody has a different opinion on technology. Some people think that it is vital to the survival of the human race, others think that it is an unnecessary luxury. The truth is, technology will continue to grow endlessly and every time it grows, it gets that much more important. In the past, they could have been at a point in the development of technology that it wasn’t important. It could be there one day and gone the next and people wouldn’t have noticed. On the contrary, in modern society today, technology is huge. Nearly everything people do has a connection to some sort of technological device. So, it may not have always like this, but today, man needs technology. Without it, there would be chaos. The need isn’t a one way thing though, without man, technology wouldn’t be able to advance either. They help each other survive and without one, the other would perish. The story, “Who Could Replace Man?” by Brian Aldiss addresses many key points in the relationship between man and technology. He displays three main relationships between man and technology in his work.
Technology has made communicating difficult and has slowly ruined people’s friendships. Henry David Thoreau says, “Society is commonly too cheap. We meet at very intervals, not having had time to acquire any new values to each other.” People want to be talk to other individual as fast as possible, and when people have that mentality it becomes difficult for the person to relate. Technology has made people vulnerable about there self and continuously judging the way we behave. Business contributes of how the individual view themselves and it puts them in lower self-esteem. Although it does have its advantages such as given people connection with those far from them, technology has ruined the connection and intimacy that people once experienced in a pre-digital age.
The soft murmur of a machine starting up in the background. The hum of the drive switching gears and pushing information through its wires. It’s become normal to be involved in technology, as it’s major part of our everyday lives. For many people, the first and the last thing they see in a day is their electronic devices. While numerous people enjoy the convenience of having intelligent machinery to interact with, not everyone can relate to their delight. However, no matter a person’s opinion on technology, one thing that’s certain is technology is taking over everyday life.
I’ve grown up in a strange time period. Born in 2000, I have grown up with modern technology in a unique way. Just as new developments were being made from home phone, to flip phone, to smart phone, I was reaching the ages where that new technology made sense for me to graduate to. I even still become jealous of kids now who are allowed to skip those steps. My education was shaped by changing technology. When I started school teachers were still using projectors and wet-erase markers on plastic sheets and our standardized tests were all paper based, then as smartboards and tablets became normal for class use and the standardized tests became digital I was right there. It made sense to go from washing projector slides to drawing and playing educational games on a smartboard because of the way I learned to interact with new technology. It made sense to go from paper to online based tests because I was taught how to use a computer slowly for years. I still played outside and hung out with friends which many people prefer to forget about my generation. As so, the impact modern technology has had on my generation is less of a direct interpersonal one as many older people think, rather modern technology has caused us to question our global relationships; who we are, what we are here for, how do we matter. In a large part who I have become today is a direct result of this, I am a member of a global community but I am a small and generally insignificant member. This isn’t a bad
I hypothesize the students in this study will perform well academically by using technology. Since there are mixed emotions about students using technology, I will also hypothesize that students will show positive behavior with how they perform during this process. The great use of technology and what it has to offer will maximize student behavior properly and show motivation while working on the assignment that will be given. In order to make this happen, teachers will be handing out laptops to each student who is involved in this study. The students will be given an assignment and will be asked to create a presentation of their choice by using Prezi. This will show the time and effort they put into this to make the presentation successful just by taking advantage of the tools and resources that technology has to offer. I hypothesize that each student will do academically well and overcome their struggles that they have as diverse learners. After this observation, students will then be given a survey. Student voices matter during this process and this determine how they feel about technology being more involved with their education.
Technology is unavoidable. No matter where you turn there is sure to be some sort of screen right in your face full of information. The Information Age has transformed society in ways no one could have imagined. But when do the advancements become too much? Machines and artificial intelligence have become an integral part of our society used by the majority of the population in their everyday lives. Artificial intelligence has woven its way deep into our society and begun controlling our lives, without most people even batting an eye. Although technological advances are good, continuing to let AI grow at this alarming pace will dangerously inhibit the capability of the human brain while also putting generations of people out of work.
“DING!” Quick, the first thought that came into your head was, “text message” right? Even if you were thinking more about what you are going to have for dinner, or what you will do after you are done reading this paper, you recognize that ding for what it is. Upon hearing such a sound, everyone in the vicinity reaches towards their pockets or purses for their phones. Our phones are the center of all our communication. With that little piece of glass, plastic and metal you can search the web, send a selfie to social media, purchase things, check the weather, find an address, text your best friend and call or facetime someone on the other side of the world. Human ability to connect with distant parts of the world has increased by leaps and bounds. However, while technology does have its place in our world, in exchange for so much connectivity, there is a catch.
The human brain is one of the most complex brains among all living creatures. The amount of work it does is off the scales. It can think, retain memories, understand language, create words, see, hear, learn new things, feel and so much more. Within the last few decades, a question has arose. Has technology affected the way our brains think? In the essays “ Is Google Making Us Stupid” by Nicholas Carr, and “ Technophilia” by Kevin Kelley, these men dive into the idea of how technology has altered our brains, forever.
Technology, with computers and phones being the focal point, plays a valuable role in today’s youth. With the use of a computer, we are able to gain access to a vast digital warehouse of information and with a few keywords and a few clicks of a mouse, we find our information much more quickly than if we were to take a visit to our local library; however, their is a flip side to every coin. There are certain drawbacks that anyone in our society can be subject, and to find one, we have to look no further than society’s root word socius, which translates to “companion” or companionship”, and is defined as a person who is frequently in the company of another.
Nowadays, Technology has broad speculations in our lives. Technology has advantages and disadvantages. There are much diverse age groups that use technology daily. It has come to a fact that we rely on technology to get a breather from our hectic daily life. The very definite functional part of technology has been seen visible in the lowest part of the age group. Young children and teenagers in first world countries have been growing more attached to technology the more advanced it gets. The controversy that includes the pros and con effect of technology on children’s life has been in speculation till this day and maybe continues into the future.
Did you know that many adults are more likely to remember their childhood friend's home number from 15 or 20 years ago than they are to remember their husband or wife's current cell phone number? Back then, the phone didn't do the remembering for you. In today’s society, many people are attached and dependent on their portable devices. I, along with most of us in developed nations have a smart phone, which is used for communicating, social interactions, and gaming. Technology has brought us advancements that previous generations never dreamed of, but is it hurting human intelligence? I’m going to be arguing about why technological devices have not been introduced to humans in a good way, and what we can do about it.
Technology is an amazing thing. It seems like there is always a new piece of technology being released that everyone is buzzing about. Technology is being developed constantly so that it can meet our ever-changing needs. It helps us connect us with family and friends and, let’s be honest, it makes our lives so much easier. But with all the good that technology brings, it can also be bad, especially for you eyes.