Position Synthesis: Technology: Good Or Bad?

Position Synthesis: Technology *Buzz! Buzz!* “Will you just call whoever is texting you, you can finish your conversation so much faster!” This seems to be a problem that old people and youngsters have often with each other, whether digital communication is good or bad. I personally stand somewhere in between both sides. Some days I may sway to one side more than the other, but the majority of the time I agree with both sides. Both sides have good arguments to why they think the way they do. For instance, people who are not so into the digital communication, the majority of the time it is the older generations, say that digital communication is not a good thing because it is not teaching us any social skills like looking people in the eye …show more content…
That is one of the downsides to digital communication, it is practically impossible to really know if someone is being sarcastic or joking with you just by reading a message that was sent to you. You may send something to a friend or colleague as a joke and they may read it as a very rude or disrespectful message even though you did not intend on it being read that way. Another good thing about digital communication as Elaine said in Turkle's paper “electronic media “levels the playing field”.... It is only on screen when shy people open up.” It is easier for people to be themselves or feel more confident about talking to people with digital communication. It is easier for them because they have longer to respond so they can think about the question or statement and take their time with their answer. It is completely normal to wait 3-5 minutes for a response in a text …show more content…
If you start getting into technology as a child (in moderation), then you may have the chance of becoming a better candidate for a job in the future because you understand how the machines or technology works. “With their level of access to technology and a greater ability to understand and utilize it, today’s children can explore the Seven Wonders of the World, use an app to learn how to read, write and spell, all while waiting for dinner to be served. Instead of opposing this change in our children’s learning styles, schools are embracing technological advances as a way to empower children in educational environments. A 2012 Pew Internet Project survey, done in conjunction with the College Board and the National Writing Project, found that roughly 75 percent of nearly 2,500 teachers agreed that the Internet and search engines have a “mostly positive” impact on student research skills. This helps make students more self-sufficient researchers than ever before,” Essilor