The Numbing Effects Of Technology On Self Made Outcasts

The use of technology has brought many changes to the way we live our lives every day. It has been said that technology has only brought new and better aspects into our lives. While others may say that our lives have been over taken by the invention of technology and that it is all we ever think about, also that it brings great risks. This statement is true. We have been sucked into technology and has brought risks such as distractions, loss of focus, and trouble processing information.

Most people in today’s society have been affected by how simple technology makes our lives. Considering they’re hand held computers, it makes sense. All of this technology at our fingertips has also brought upon its negative outcomes. Technology has created a false world that we consume ourselves with on a daily basis.

Technology has brought its own benefits and drawbacks to today's society. In 'The End of Solitude", William Deresiewicz addresses the negative impact that the instant gratification of technology has on people. Deresiewicz argues that televisions, cell phones, and the internet have taken people into their own worlds where you're never alone and at the same time never have to interact with another person. I believe while technology has its downsides, it has also brought everyone together in different, quicker, and more convenient ways then ever before.

Users are too immersed in the digital world and do not present enough in the real world. The need for communication and personal interaction is not met through technology and users do not get the same level of connection when engaging with others online compared to personal interaction. The result is social isolation. Richtel, in his article, talks about how empathy is affected by technology stating, “Heavy technology use can diminish empathy by limiting how much people engage with one another” (Richtel 7). Internet use interferes with basic empathy skills, making the ability to share the feelings of another impossible.

The more advanced technology becomes, the more of a toll it has on our daily lives. Lee Siegel states that “we shop, work, play, love, search for information, seek to communicate with each other and sometimes with the world online. We spend more time online than ever before. Yet people are not arguing about this startling new condition." It is my belief that due to the control technology has taken over society, technology is ultimately detrimental to society as a whole.

We live in a time considered to be the “Age of Distraction”, although this age has many opinions on the effects it has on the people. Technology seems to be the main point of discussion when coming to terms with “distraction”. Some authors, such as Alina Tugend and Abigail Leichman, have written articles explaining technologies negative effects on people. Tugend claims that people who multitask with technology the work they produce is usually of lower quality. Leichman focuses more on the fact that people disconnect from one another when they put their focus into things like iPods. However, Jordan Kramer claims in his article that technology hasn’t made people less social. Even before people had accessible technology such as phones and music

Less than 50 years ago, the average family owned one telephone, one or two televisions and a few radios. Yet 50 years ago most people were okay without advanced technology or a great deal of electronic devices. Today many people have access to technology easily but because of this it could be affecting some people. There are a variety of forms that technology in general could have a negative effect on a person. This ranges from becoming addicted to your devices to using it negatively to affect others called cyber-bullying. The amelioration of technology may result in a contrary impact in the aspect of social interactions.

Imagine a life without technology. Now, imagine growing older and not having interaction with family and friends on a daily basis. Further imagine being confined to your home or hospital due to an illness or disease. These scenarios can cause loneliness and a disconnection to the outside world. The need to connect to other people is a desire that everyone experiences. Connections can be through face-to-face conversation or virtually. One should not make the determination that technology is causing a private world. Technology is not a deterrent to social isolation, but rather a promoter for social interaction and the inclusion of everyone to gain, maintain, and keep meaningful relationships. Regardless of the many benefits that technology offer to people around the world, there is still speculation that technology is promoting an isolated society.

In modern society, technology is an integral part of human life. Many people think that technology has a positive impact because it helps them a lot. In many ways, technology has helped human beings to adapt to an easier way of life. People can use technology for communication, transportation, education, manufacturing and so much more. However, some people believe that technology has a negative impact because many people have become very dependent on it. Technology changes the way people feel, think, interact, and experience their reality. In my opinion, I agree with them. Technology has decreased the need for social interaction, changed people 's behavior, and had harmful effects on people 's health.

Technology is a rapier, it helps our society a lot but it also hurt too. It contaminates the environment, it causes cultural assimilation, moreover, it may pose barriers between individuals and make people feel isolated.

In the mid-1400’s, people collected novels and spent hours reading in their libraries (Unwin). The same effect occurred with the printing of the newspaper in the late 1600’s (Breig), and again with the development of stationary and portable gaming systems in the mid-1900’s (Kudler). Causes of social issues change with each generation. Therefore, it is imperative to understand that future generations will be brought up in a different world than the last had. With each new generation, there will be new technology, different issues, and dissimilar methods of upbringing, however none of this is should be viewed negatively; this change throughout time indicates progression of society towards sophistication and worldliness. Although it may appear as though the youngest generation is excessively reliant on technology, they and future generations will learn to use technology in moderation as past generations have. Moreover, it is ironic to blame technology for the lack of social interaction in this day and age when social media is such a popular concept; particularly, when social media is in the form of an app and can be accessed at any moment from a smart phone. Countless individuals are able to communicate with friends with whom they haven’t spoken to in five or more

Technology has increased its role within society gradually over time. Through social media, apps, and devices, we perceive technology to make lives more accessible and easier to the modern crowd. Integration into schools and such almost seems as though we take it for granted, however few seem to realize the negative impacts Technology provides for society. Although helpful, Technology may provide negative effects behaviorally and health-wise, and therefore should be separated from our daily lives.

Kids in schools play on computers too much. They are all focused on playing that they don’t focus enough on their work. Now children have shorter attention spans than they used to. Technology distracts us from meaningful moments with other people. And people are addicted to technology and it is getting worse. Technology has had a permanent effect on everyone's lives.

Over the past few years, technology has become a significant part of people’s every day lives. It helps people connect with those far away, but in the process, disconnects themselves from others close with them. Technology has helped improve the lives of many people through transportation and more, but overall has torn us apart. The constant usage of technology has people’s eyes glued to a small screen; they often forget to communicate with those around them.

Technology has become an important part of our daily lives and is gradually affecting the way we feel for others. As the years go on, it becomes faster, smaller. Everywhere we go we see technology or someone using it and many people would say it’s a second you. Technology has made as lazy and self-aware of the world around us. We’re missing out on the important conversation with others