The use of electronics has become more and more prevalent within the past 20 years and has caused a social shift in our society. While many argue both cases; that being, technology has great benefits, or that technology has very little to no beneficial factors. Personally, I believe technology and the use of electronics have been beneficial in many ways, but it has also caused a major shift in the ability for people to socialize and connect with other people on an emotional level. There are so many electronic distractions such as televisions, cell phones, computers, and mp3 players, which contribute to a non-social movement.
For instance, cell phones, everyone has one and no one leaves home without it. Rightly so, how would you call someone …show more content…
One study conducted by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported, “People who play games such as “Call of Duty” are better able to multi task, such as rotating objects in their minds, and focus and retain information than non-players”. Another study done by Ohio State University’s Research and Innovations Communications” reported that more playing time of violent video games equaled more aggression.” Studies like these and more show the difference of opinions people have when it comes to video games and their effect on the …show more content…
For instance, the use of Skype is an interactive program that allows family members to view each other and communicate while at work, or even overseas. It has bridged the gap between those that are unable to see their loved ones due to distance. I have also used electronics for the advancement of my education. Online college courses are one of the greatest tools to help single mothers, working fathers, or kids who cannot afford University tuition to get the same education as anyone else. With that being said, I believe there needs to be a proposal to stop allowing the use of electronics to dominate our lifestyles as it so evidently does today; restaurants could have signs posted to encourage human interaction around the table and to remind parents to lead their children by example by not being on any electronics at the table unless there is an emergency, in which case to excuse yourself from the table. People in the public eye (politicians, celebrities, music artists, ect.) could have a great impact on our society by just a simple PSA. I think Americans need to stand up and make change when it comes to how we utilize our time with electronics. If we keep this trend going, then 20, 30, even 40 years from now, our children and grandchildren will have no social skills in which to communicate. It 's something that is guaranteed to happen unless we make a change. And that change needs to start with you, and
For instance, cell phones, everyone has one and no one leaves home without it. Rightly so, how would you call someone …show more content…
One study conducted by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported, “People who play games such as “Call of Duty” are better able to multi task, such as rotating objects in their minds, and focus and retain information than non-players”. Another study done by Ohio State University’s Research and Innovations Communications” reported that more playing time of violent video games equaled more aggression.” Studies like these and more show the difference of opinions people have when it comes to video games and their effect on the …show more content…
For instance, the use of Skype is an interactive program that allows family members to view each other and communicate while at work, or even overseas. It has bridged the gap between those that are unable to see their loved ones due to distance. I have also used electronics for the advancement of my education. Online college courses are one of the greatest tools to help single mothers, working fathers, or kids who cannot afford University tuition to get the same education as anyone else. With that being said, I believe there needs to be a proposal to stop allowing the use of electronics to dominate our lifestyles as it so evidently does today; restaurants could have signs posted to encourage human interaction around the table and to remind parents to lead their children by example by not being on any electronics at the table unless there is an emergency, in which case to excuse yourself from the table. People in the public eye (politicians, celebrities, music artists, ect.) could have a great impact on our society by just a simple PSA. I think Americans need to stand up and make change when it comes to how we utilize our time with electronics. If we keep this trend going, then 20, 30, even 40 years from now, our children and grandchildren will have no social skills in which to communicate. It 's something that is guaranteed to happen unless we make a change. And that change needs to start with you, and