What Is Night Of The Living Technology

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Night of the living Tech People are always making decisions. Whether the decision being made is about what to wear, eat, or even who to talk to, it is still something all of us do. But are people still interacting with each other as much as they did a decade ago? It seems like almost everyone in this generation has become some sort of technological zombie. The groups of the distracted undead can be seen practically everywhere. The hordes of these tech-zombies can be seen walking down streets, strolling idly by through stores, and unfortunately even at tables in bustling restaurants. These people are so distracted by a tiny glowing window that leads them to a virtual world that they will not even focus their gaze on the world going on around them. The technology we have today is very impressive and it does make a daily lifestyle easier. However, the fact that technology is beginning to cause human interaction to decrease is easily seen. Technology these days grants people several ways at a social life. But can Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or any other social site such as that really be called a social life? Sitting down and having a conversation, if you can really call it that, …show more content…
There are also devices and gadgets like gaming systems, computers, cell phones, and even some televisions now that hinder a person’s social life. Like the technology zombies these items can turn people into living vegetables. People get so enthralled in their television they may do a binge watching marathon. Binge watching is basically a lengthy period of time sitting in front something that has the ability to show anything ranging from television shows to videos that have been uploaded to the internet. Some people are asked why they binge watch, but the general response is they do not intend to. Most of these people say it starts with one video and quickly turns into a

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