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    beneficial or harmful. Computer technology, Internet, and video games are examples of advancements and each of these involve ethical and practical concerns as to how they affect human beings. Since emerging technology indirectly alters lives, such alterations trigger most debates today. First, computer technology raises ethical concerns because it has a constantly changing nature and so there are no specific sets of moral codes (Berzai 1). Dealing with ethical dilemmas related to computer technology is

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    Internet Addiction ( Pathological Internet Use ) The Internet has become one of the most universal methods for communication with over 100 million users worldwide. From e-mail to the possibly billions of web pages, there is an infinite amount of information flowing. And another enticing aspect of the Internet, is the opportunity to interact with other people. Chat Rooms and MUD (Multi-User Dimensional) games offer the person the ability to talk and mingle with others online. But with

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    make phone calls. Just like Stuart Hall and Paddy Whannel’s “The Young Audience” is very similar to what I will discuss because of the popularity of smartphone many teens are attract to the features like a mention before and its basically handheld computers for their thumbs. However, it’s sitting a concern on the academic aspects of kids and teens. As well as teens not being aware of their surroundings let alone paying attention in class. With this argument it is different from others that I have done

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    humans to perform the task again so they can experience the trigger once more, which in some individuals leads to addiction. Of course, there are other things that contribute to addiction, but dopamine is one of the main causes of technology addiction. Extended cell phone use is harmful to humans due to the increased excretion of dopamine when technology is used; this new form of addiction

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    is not a real thing, rather a pseudo-science.(Context/Background/Summary of issue of topic) She wonders whether technology can cause addiction, yet uses poor means to explain so.(What is the First Claim Presented (#1 Tiredness) Dr Ramlakham asserts) The author explains that she believes that the tiredness caused by what Dr. Ramlakham believes is technology-addiction is really the effects of a busy life.(What evidence is Provided to support this claim?) Doctor Ramlakham quickly shoots down her poorly

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    Neil McCallay Dr. Wardzinski-Cope Eng 101 16 October 2017 Internet Addiction It is hard to imagine in today’s world that a day could pass by where we do not, in some form or another, have little or no contact with the internet and/or social media. The creation of the internet has had several positive and negative results on the world. Certain aspects of the Internet make it a unique medium of communication with its own set of factors. These various factors have influenced children and adolescents

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    In the United States, the internet has become an excellent resource of information and learning. Although this has become a powerful tool that is of great benefit it is becoming problematic to the youth of America. The internet has creating anti-social behavior in our children that are now young 20 something’s. Anti-social behavior is the lack of consideration for others and may cause damage to the society, whether intentionally or through negligence. (Berger, K. 2003) Many times this anti-social

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    everyday looking at some sort of electronic screen. I use my laptop for homework and most of the time I spend less than one hour on my laptop as I am only using my laptop to do this online class homework. At work and at my internship I am looking a computer monitor screen and I check and touch my phone when I am at work and at my internship. However, when I am home I only put music on my phone and I am doing my readings for all of my classes. When I am done with all of those things I go on my phone

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    internet use among university students of medical colleges in Zagazig, Egypt Introduction Internet use had been obviously increased, especially during the last decades. This increase may be partially related to overspread of use of smart phones, computers and tablets, with great enhancement of internet accessibility. All those facilities had helped youth to communicate in various ways like E-mail, video conferencing, instant messaging, and social networking. Moreover, internet use enabled them to

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    imposes alienation from nature, family, and society. As Edgar Degas said; “So that's the telephone? They ring, and you run.” What a true sadly technology impact now days. Technology make us more alone which causes education issues, health issues and addiction problems. Education is necessary for humans in their lives because it is the key in relationship and workplaces. Technology is disrupting children's learning because grades drop drastically when they have been playing video games instead of doing

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