Clive Thompson Technology

Social media has been deemed the addiction to majority of teenagers. It has been inferred that teens are dependent on their devices and what consist inside of them; however, Clive Thompson begs to differ. In “Teenagers and Social Networking- It Might Actually Be Good for Them,” Thompson argues that technology helps teens become more well-rounded individuals. He discusses how modern day technology helps adolescents develop social skills, personal relationships, community values, and educational growth. Thompson relies heavily on steady research, statistics, and credibility to persuade readers that technology and social media are beneficial to teens and their well-being. By providing research to support his hypothesis, Clive Thompson uses …show more content…
He uses credibility to show readers that he is a trustworthy and honest person. Doing so will support his theory because readers will consider his ideas and trust what he has to say. Thompson specializes in how technology affects everyday lifestyle and writes about this specific topic on a day to day basis, which indicates that he is an expert in the field. Without having to acquire research from others, he knows all about the effects of technology just by writing about it as a job. This strengthens his argument because he has actual credentials to present to the readers. To get people to view his points, he uses honesty as a tactic. He supports technology by asking “if technology is turning kids into emoticon-addled zombies, that is unable to connect, think, form a logical thought, or make eye contact” (Thompson 2), then following up with the statement “I don’t think so” (Thompson 2). He knows there is more to technology that meets the eye. He also knows with the use of technology, there are some consequences. He says that “like everyone else, they [teens] make mistakes” (Thompson 3). Teens don’t always make the best choices on the internet which sometimes causes serious problems. Technology has a dark side, but learning the correct way to communicate online can end most online altercations. Thompson chooses to embrace both the good and bad side of technology to show that he is telling …show more content…
Thompson’s article “Teenager and Social Networking- It May Actually Be Good for Them,” appeals to logic by utilizing research and statistics to verify that technology can better teens and help them in all aspects of life. He also uses credibility to confirm that he is experienced on the topic. He uses both of the tactics to persuade people who are against technology to trust the advantages of