Technology has come a long way since it first started developing. Some people think it is taking a tole on society and others believe it is helping us. I am in between the two for this argument. I think society is taking advantage of technology when it comes to iPhones, iPads, Blackberry, ect. in the sense that there is a time and place to use your technology. For instance, texting and driving - not the time nor the place, or perhaps when you are out to dinner on a hot date or with your family, also not the time or place, and my all time favorite - the movie theater. The theaters are now airing five minute long previews and even short movie clips about texting and talking during the movie. A ninja security gaurd may or may not jump out of those fancy velvet curtains hanging on the wall, tackle you and your phone to the sticky, grimy, movie theater floor, and escort you out because you are disturbing the people around you... I would advise thinking about whether or not your current environment is the time or place to be using technology.
On the other hand, I enjoy the use of technology, when the time and place is right of course. Social networking sites make it possible for me to connect with family that I only get to see once a year and although I am not too fond of texting, it is a short and sweet way to contact somebody without getting stuck on the phone for an hour. I can't forget to mention that Google is my best friend! It has an answer for everything.
I also use it for educational purposes. I have taken a few online courses and it has helped me stay on track throughout my high school and college career. Technology also keeps me up to date with current assignments and other announcements that our instructors are able to post to make communicating with the students easier.
All in all, technology is great and it will always be improving. It just happens to hurt us as much as it helps us and that is something that we need to try to help control.
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