Technology has become so part of our every day lives, that some people are turning into technological zombies. Technology can however have rather negative impacts on our lives, although it does make our lives more comfortable. Some of the negative aspects include depression which is caused by a lack of human contact. It could also lead to overeating and a lack of exercise.
There is a reason why anti-depressant usage is on the rise, but the blame can't completely be dumped on the pharmaceutical companies. People get so intrigued and addicted to technology that they have a warped sense of reality, using the internet as an escape from real life.
People with addictive personalities, become addicted to the use of technology. Studies have shown that if a cell is taken away from such a person that they hear phantom vibrations, and continuously reached for their phones, even if they were not there. They became fidgety and restless.
If you are constantly plugged in, and connected to a form of technology, it adds an extra layer of stress that wasn't present before the over use of technology.
Social isolation is characterized by a lack of contact with others in a human normal day living such as the workplace, with friends or in social activities. Addicts tend to isolate themselves from the world.
Although these are the negative aspects, technology does not only have a negative affect on people. Some of the positive effects of technology is Internet one of the biggest advantage of technology because people could receive not only the valuable information, but they could also work online and share their experience and expertise. Humans use technology to travel, to communicate, to learn, to do business and to live in comfort. Technology has changed the world forever, and is ultimately very useful to us. These days, it plays a key role in our lives.
Technology helped us to strengthen relationships by keeping in contact with old friends, colleagues, and co-workers, and it has a positive effect on nature, because less paper is used and e-mails are a fast way to communicate. It reduces paper costs, thus less trees are cut off each year.
Just remember, too much of a good thing is always bad, so keep track of the time you use to spend using technology, and get outside. The sun is still shining every day.
1. Name 3 negative effects of technology?
2. Name 3 positive effects of technology?
3. What do you think is the biggest negative impact, technology has on you as a person?
4. What is the most positive aspect about technology that touches you as a person?
