Technology. It has affected the human populace mentally, physically and socioeconomically in a monumental way. It’s taken away from physical contact with other people and replaced it with virtual connections such as online dating and social media presences. And while that's not necessarily a bad thing, there are many emotional repercussions such as a drop in self-esteem, difficulty socializing with your peers, and a lack of emotional recognition. An example of this in Ready Player One would be ".... in the real world, interacting with other people—especially kids my own age—made me a nervous wreck.". Notice Wade says 'in the real world' meaning outside of the OASIS Wade was an introverted, insecure boy who became socially inept after several years of online-only interactions. Consequently, this furthers the argument that technology usage by people in the
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While varied, the results typically averaged in the 35-40 percentile range of students using their phones for 1-4 hours, 24% reported using instant messengers for 1-4 hours, while 8% reported to check emails 1-4 hours a day. The study displayed a positive relationship in social anxiety, wherein physical communication was negated and online conversations were more prevalent. Arguably these studies may be dated compared to recent time, however they help to prove the case that technology has pushed people into reclusive, anxious states of being. Many of those suffering with technology addiction often immerse themselves in their devices instead of dealing with their feelings of anxiety and helplessness. This is damaging to the extent of causing even deeper mental illnesses such as depression, alexthymia, or even severe disorders such as Anti-social personality disorder. though most of these illnesses are treatable they still leave a marred effect of the
While varied, the results typically averaged in the 35-40 percentile range of students using their phones for 1-4 hours, 24% reported using instant messengers for 1-4 hours, while 8% reported to check emails 1-4 hours a day. The study displayed a positive relationship in social anxiety, wherein physical communication was negated and online conversations were more prevalent. Arguably these studies may be dated compared to recent time, however they help to prove the case that technology has pushed people into reclusive, anxious states of being. Many of those suffering with technology addiction often immerse themselves in their devices instead of dealing with their feelings of anxiety and helplessness. This is damaging to the extent of causing even deeper mental illnesses such as depression, alexthymia, or even severe disorders such as Anti-social personality disorder. though most of these illnesses are treatable they still leave a marred effect of the