Synthesis: How is Technology Affecting Society?
Consider living the life you live today two decades ago. For my generation just imagining a time without smartphones, tablets, and social media will give us the chills, and while this may not be the case for the Baby Boomers and Generation Xers it’s not to say they wouldn't be the slightest bit lost if they were magically thrown back into the 90’s . Our uncanny reliance on today's gadgets begs the question of how these new technological advances are impacting society. In Matt Richtel’s “Hooked on Gadgets” he focuses primarily on the negative effects of today's technology. His essay details the life of a businessman who is “hooked” on his devices and how this addiction affects his family and work life. Richtel also touches on how advancing technology can potentially alter the brain. Much like Mr. Richtel, author Gregg Hurwitz points out the different aspects of life that technology impacts in his essay “Is Social Media Making Us Dumber?”. According to Hurwitz, technology is creating a platform for people to share every bit of their lives regardless of its relevance or incriminating …show more content…
Whether we like it or not technology has infiltrated every aspect of our lives making it easier to share moments, connect with people, find information, and work, however the negative effects it has on today's society such as altering human interactions, distracting people, and
Consider living the life you live today two decades ago. For my generation just imagining a time without smartphones, tablets, and social media will give us the chills, and while this may not be the case for the Baby Boomers and Generation Xers it’s not to say they wouldn't be the slightest bit lost if they were magically thrown back into the 90’s . Our uncanny reliance on today's gadgets begs the question of how these new technological advances are impacting society. In Matt Richtel’s “Hooked on Gadgets” he focuses primarily on the negative effects of today's technology. His essay details the life of a businessman who is “hooked” on his devices and how this addiction affects his family and work life. Richtel also touches on how advancing technology can potentially alter the brain. Much like Mr. Richtel, author Gregg Hurwitz points out the different aspects of life that technology impacts in his essay “Is Social Media Making Us Dumber?”. According to Hurwitz, technology is creating a platform for people to share every bit of their lives regardless of its relevance or incriminating …show more content…
Whether we like it or not technology has infiltrated every aspect of our lives making it easier to share moments, connect with people, find information, and work, however the negative effects it has on today's society such as altering human interactions, distracting people, and