Oh How the Times Have Changed
Shaunty Garcia
BYU-Idaho
Oh How the Times Have Changed
Have you ever seen society turn something that could potentially be good into something negative or bad? Well in these two writings we can see two big examples from today’s world doing just that. How is it possible that “bad things” slowly turn or seem normal? As we look through these pieces keep an open mind of how often this occurs in your life.
In the article by Sherry Turkley "Can You Her Me Now?” Sherry writes about the world today. She talks about all the technology that there is in the world and how often we use it. Sherry uses examples of normal situations to show us that addiction is common in phoning, texting, and face booking. Turkley shows us readers that many feel an attachment and "need" of devices. We can easily see that a useful tool to instant information or help, turning more into a problem then a help. She moves into technology in general and the usefulness of it to where it can …show more content…
In this reading group there was a mixture of members who read and liked the book to members who did not like the book or had not read it. The writer expecting a good and hearty discussion but was sadly disappointed in the evening when she sat in a group criticizing the work of the book. The writer shares her opinion on today's negativity and critique showing readers the normality of it in today’s society. The writer states her opinion and dislike for the negativity and harsh put downs. She quoted the article In the realm of teaching by Don McCormick and Michael Kahn, “The Organizational Behavior Teaching Journal, suggest that critical thinking can be taught better if we use the metaphor of a barn raising, instead of that of a boxing match.” When we look at it, negativity is used daily; at school, with friends and even with
Shaunty Garcia
BYU-Idaho
Oh How the Times Have Changed
Have you ever seen society turn something that could potentially be good into something negative or bad? Well in these two writings we can see two big examples from today’s world doing just that. How is it possible that “bad things” slowly turn or seem normal? As we look through these pieces keep an open mind of how often this occurs in your life.
In the article by Sherry Turkley "Can You Her Me Now?” Sherry writes about the world today. She talks about all the technology that there is in the world and how often we use it. Sherry uses examples of normal situations to show us that addiction is common in phoning, texting, and face booking. Turkley shows us readers that many feel an attachment and "need" of devices. We can easily see that a useful tool to instant information or help, turning more into a problem then a help. She moves into technology in general and the usefulness of it to where it can …show more content…
In this reading group there was a mixture of members who read and liked the book to members who did not like the book or had not read it. The writer expecting a good and hearty discussion but was sadly disappointed in the evening when she sat in a group criticizing the work of the book. The writer shares her opinion on today's negativity and critique showing readers the normality of it in today’s society. The writer states her opinion and dislike for the negativity and harsh put downs. She quoted the article In the realm of teaching by Don McCormick and Michael Kahn, “The Organizational Behavior Teaching Journal, suggest that critical thinking can be taught better if we use the metaphor of a barn raising, instead of that of a boxing match.” When we look at it, negativity is used daily; at school, with friends and even with