Technology has evolved tremendously in the last decade. It should be a good thing, right? We have the power to perform some of the simplest tasks in the palm of our hand. Having the functions similarly of a computer is what we call a smartphone. However, there are various controversy that debate whether this tech device has impacted us in a positive or negative manner. It may at first seem that in “In Defense of Distraction” and “Stop Googling. Let’s Talk” agree that technology is interfering with human focus thus changing the way we view the world; However, a closer analysis reveals that “In Defense of Distraction” argues that interference of technological distraction is necessary to obtain focus.
The article “In Defense of Distraction” by Sam Anderson, he believes that technology has been influential to our generation and states that distraction is healthy for humans. Anderson states, “Unwavering focus- the inability to be distracted-can actually be just as problematic as ADHD” (Anderson 11). Being too focused is just as bad as not being able to focus. For example, ADHD are people who are attention deficient, however, someone who is …show more content…
Turkle believes that attention is act that can be controlled. Humans decide where they want to put their attention to. She argues, “You can put your attention wherever you want it to be. You can always be heard. You never have to be bored” (Turkle 2). In other words, attention is how you use it or what you make of it. In addition, she states that when you sense that the conversation is dying down, turn your attention from the world to a phone. We know automatically where we are going to put it and other times, we choose to put it there. As individuals, we are given the power to use it how we like and when we like. However, the way humans use them also puts us at risk. Turkle argues that turning our attention towards technology implications our
The article “In Defense of Distraction” by Sam Anderson, he believes that technology has been influential to our generation and states that distraction is healthy for humans. Anderson states, “Unwavering focus- the inability to be distracted-can actually be just as problematic as ADHD” (Anderson 11). Being too focused is just as bad as not being able to focus. For example, ADHD are people who are attention deficient, however, someone who is …show more content…
Turkle believes that attention is act that can be controlled. Humans decide where they want to put their attention to. She argues, “You can put your attention wherever you want it to be. You can always be heard. You never have to be bored” (Turkle 2). In other words, attention is how you use it or what you make of it. In addition, she states that when you sense that the conversation is dying down, turn your attention from the world to a phone. We know automatically where we are going to put it and other times, we choose to put it there. As individuals, we are given the power to use it how we like and when we like. However, the way humans use them also puts us at risk. Turkle argues that turning our attention towards technology implications our