Uprigh Linda Jefferies's 'On Losing My Cell Phone'

Rosen starts off her article with a quote by Jean Paul Satre that goes “Hell is other people”(Rosen, 457) where she brings about that it is hell being around those who are obsessed with their phones in public. Christine used this quote as a comparison to appeal to the audiences’ emotions, even though Satre may not have had cell phones in mind when had said that. The use of a strong word like “Hell” at the beginning of her article was effective in the way of getting the readers’ attention and also having them think and question what they are reading. She also uses the example of how cell phones can connect you to your loved ones to speak your last words, such as the passengers of the hijacked airplanes on September 11, or to phone someone of your whereabouts, the rescue workers on the

Within the decade, people can agree that technology has gradually impacted lives every day. Whether people believe it is progressive or destructive, it is established that for some, the impact of technology is quite concerning. An ongoing topic is whether teenagers are in fact addicted to their smartphone devices and social media. In Sherry Turkle's’ piece “Growing up Tethered” she provides student testimonials that only proves that teenagers from the ages sixteen to eighteen feel the need to be on their smartphones at all times. Although, technology does have positive outcomes and uses, Turkles’ points that teenagers are too tethered to their devices and are not as safe while using their device is correct because society is able to recognize

In today’s world, many people believe that technology’s sole purpose is to draw young people away from the real world and reality. Just because you do not realize it, it does not mean it is not happening. If you think back to when you were younger, was technology the same as today? However, technology is forever changing and improving. It affects everyone, not just the young group of people. Technology changes our brains, souls, and our very being. Once technology sucks you into the whole of its essence, you will have a hard time changing your life style.

Kids, teens and adults are now constantly navigating the internet or using some sort of technology. In the article “Is the Onslaught Making Us Crazy” by Tony Dokoupil, different psychologist claim that technology has a bad influence on the human mind. Throughout the text, real life examples, showing psychological breakdowns, are used to support the statement.

Yet again she is right on point. I feel that this merges into her chapter Absent without leave. People get so focused on this cell phone screen that they are like a zombie, not mentally just physically, they are lost in a cell phone screen. Rosen, (2001) Within the essay, Disconnected Urbanism, Paul Goldberger adds to this idea, he states “there in body but not it any other way? You are not on Madison Avenue if your holding a little object to your ear that pulls you toward a person in Omaha”. Goldeberger, (2003) I feel that this line pulled from his essay wraps up a message same as Christine Rosen. This issues have only gotten worse since technology is much more advanced from when these essays were written. People all over the world are simply living in a digital world and the young generation is losing valuable personal communication

College graduates are having trouble finding jobs and are still living at home. “For young college graduates, [the] unemployment rate is currently 8.5 percent and for young high school graduates, [the] unemployment rate is 22.9 percent” (Shierholz et al. 3, 4). On the other hand, Apple iPhones are selling better than ever. Apple has been able to change the behaviors of young people, which has created a cultural addiction for expensive mobile technologies. In Dr. Larry D. Rosen’s book “iDisorder: Understanding Our Obsession with Technology and Overcoming Its Hold on Us, brings attentions to how technology is changing our brain’s ability to process information.” Technology is causing addictive behaviors almost as bad as drugs and alcohol.”

As day progresses so as technology. In the modern society high technology devices have become indispensable to human. Electronic machines have gradually been starting to replace human work. At a factory work place, restaurant kitchen, and household laundry rooms, the improvement of technology can be seen anywhere. Mobile phone, which has only become prevalent in a few decades, can be found in anyone’s jeans pocket. However, is this situation an evolution to a new era or an over-reliance on technology. Sherry Turkle, the author of “The Empathy Diaries” expresses her concern on modern generation overusing electronic devices. She points out her main argument that the situation has deteriorated to the extend where children are losing their empathy and ability to social. Turkle, promoting the importance of conversation, not only criticize young generations for being overly obsess with electronic devices, but also oppose the ones who understand the the significance of conversation for not passing down the knowledge. It is clear that in Turkle’s perspective the improvement of technology has brought up issues that do not exist ever before. Despite that the benefit form electronic devices are inevitable the problems it brings about can never be look down. On the condition that people do not have enough self-control to overcome with the tempt form high technology devices can not only bring human short term benefits but lifetime long harm with its overly thoughtful benefits.

Technology has various of changes in this world where the author Jean M. Twenge talks on the short essay called “Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?” use of technology has caused a blind effect on teens. Many teens now are dependent on texting then having a group conversation as compared to generations we can see the differences. The generation after 2012 are more relying on smartphones than early ones. Using of social media like Instagram, snapchat and Facebook began before they even start going to school. This kind of uses has been seen in health issues. Now teens are going out less to parks and using less outside resources. Which may be safer that kids stay inside, but they are more likely to go into depression. The smart phones have made teens to have less communication, a higher risk in health and rely on phones as part of their life. The essay “have smart phones destroyed a generation” talks on causes of technology. where we can discuss the effect, it has and people who more involved.

Weiten and his colleagues describe several problems caused by technology use, however they primarily focus on privacy concerns and the interference technology has on experiences. Although we stay connected posting pictures on the Internet, by doing this we advertise our personal information without knowing who may have access to it. If a hacker accesses enough private information they could engage in offences such as identity theft, fraud, stalking and so on. Nonetheless, technology also interferes with social experiences particularly in schools and at home. As technology becomes customary children and adolescents are developing attachments to technological devices sometimes choosing them over social interactions. This relentless use of technology can interfere with the learning experience in schools as students are becoming exceedingly distracted and withdrawn to their phones. This inappropriate use can deprive children from real life experiences and decline their social skills. Problems with overusing technology can continue into adulthood, specifically work experiences. The authors of the text explain that technology keeps us so closely connected that it can deprive us of our alone time. For instance, having a work phone can make it extremely difficulty to get away from a job depriving a person from down time. With constant emails, text messages and

Vivek Agarwal and Sujit Kumar Kar in their editorial, “Technology Addiction in Adolescents”, profess that the technology and gadgets are utilized for communication and entertainment but that it leads to unhealthy addictions and behaviors. They support their claim by first stating that it is mainly affecting young population by how it is directed to make tasks easier, then by implying that cell phones are hand held devices that encourage internet addiction and that this leads to unhealthy isolation and low self esteem. Agarwal and Kar inform us about the people in our generation and they suggest that we need to bring about change in this addiction, and the use of technology could

Does the U.S. population believe that technology and devices are overused? Are we aware of the problems they are causing for not only our safety and focus, but even possibly our morals? Most assume that they have their technology use “under control.” Others know how serious their addiction is. It is crucial for not only some of the population, but everyone, especially teenagers and adults, to realize the seriousness of this issue. Once that is accomplished, we can utilize simple steps to get back to somewhat of the way life used to be lived, technology free. Yes, technology is very important in society today, but we need to know the difference between using it for when it’s needed, and when we’re abusing it. This essay scrutinizes the main conflicts that technology causes, the effects of overusing it, and various solutions that can keep people less distracted on their devices, and more attentive to their ‘real’ lives. On the other hand, it will also look at some benefits of technology and ways it can make everyone focus.

We live in a world that is overrun by technology. Nowadays, everyone uses technology, from children and teenagers to adults and elders. It’s no secret technology is becoming more integrated in our daily lives, and by becoming more comfortable with it, we are allowing this revolutionary innovation to become more involved in our personal lives too. Technology is having a negative impact on today’s society for a couple of reasons. It’s putting our privacy at risk and it’s creating an environment where people lack social engagement. Overuse of our devices has even lead us to become sleep deprived. The problem is, people too readily embrace technology, seeking only the benefits and ignoring the many downfalls. We need to learn to socialize with one another and live without the constant usage and reliance of our phones or mobile devices.

The more advanced technology is becoming, the more it is taking over our lives. Life without technology is unimaginable. Ever since technology has come into our lives we feel that now, we could never live without it. We live in a society that is overly dependent and relies heavily on technology to complete our jobs. In the recent past, technology has evolved to an extent that human labor has either been, replaced partially or completely by machines. As technology continues to improve, robots are becoming smarter than people and computers are learning to perform tasks with greater efficiency than us. Technology is undoubtedly helpful but it is causing major issues in today’s upcoming generation of children and teenagers. Being, addicted to video games, constantly texting, and snap chatting is how most children and teenagers spend their time every single day of their secluded lives. Amanda Lenhart, in her article “Teen, Social Media and Technology Overview 2015” indicates, “92% of teens report going online daily — with 24% using the internet almost constantly” (Lenhart 16). This illustrates Lenhart’s larger point that internet usage, is near constant for some teens. The advancements in technology have simplified many tasks leaving people dependent on technology. Technology is continuously changing which is effecting the way people live their lives both positively and negatively.

Imagine being in a world where teenagers weren't addicted to having and using electronics every day, students may have better social skills and better grades. Most teens rarely notice that they spend too much of their time on their phones. This leads to homework and even chores not being completed on time. When the simple tasks are not finished, cellular devices and other devices are taken away for a consequence. Teens will come up with excuses which will result in a bigger problem. Excuses such as watching youtube or just simply texting their friends. Eventually, arguments between parents and their sons and daughters will definitely occur. Teens are affected by electronics in school and at home throughout the school year and on breaks . Teens are not the only people in today's society who are affected, most of the points I will discuss in this paper will apply to younger children and adults. The school’s involvement and the parents Electronics have became a huge need and want in today's society and it comes with many disadvantages which include behavior changes, failing grades , and mental problems.

Teenagers now remember the days where they played outside with the sun shining down on them as kids, and the grainy feel of the warm concrete under their bare feet. Ten years from now teenagers will remember their childhood years as pixels and cathodes. Tablets and eReaders are taking over the newer generation and making their ways into our schools and personal lives more often than not. Our life is changing drastically day by day thanks to the advancing technology. Tablets are being over used and run down because of our technology dependent society, and consumers do not realize the risks it has on their personal and school lives.