Our modern world’s virtual connectivity can have subtle, but arduous effects on society as a whole and for each individual. While these technologies are relatively new compared to humankind’s grand history, each year, more research is being conducted and released on the impacts that social media, video games, and virtual simulations have on the youth. All this research seems to have one main thing in common which is that even though technology does have obvious benefits, no one can deny the fact that there are some serious repercussions arising alongside the advantages. Most of these issues deal with emotional and social developments that can be observed in the more recent generations who are raised with access to technology. Mainly, emotional
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She believes that people might gravitate towards the form of online communication because it requires less work than face-to-face interaction. This is concluded from her statement, “These platforms help people project any image they want; they can be whoever and whatever they want to be. Without the ability to receive nonverbal cues, their audiences are none the wiser.” However, social media websites aren’t the only platform in which profiles are created. Video game profiles have a similar effect, in that games, such as Halo, compile records of players that showcase how much one has contributed to a game (McGonigal 450). Like Facebook, this can place stress on the player to perform well and if they feel like they do, it then creates feelings of service and …show more content…
Only after this is done, can we apply our knowledge and rectify the damages. Of course, there are many benefits to the accessibility of these types of technology, but separating these benefits from the flaws that it has the potential to create is imperative for the healthy growth of our youth. This is why research on these topics are vital to the progress of society and each individual within it. Once we begin to understand the mass misuse of virtual reality and the consequences that branch from it, such as dependence on virtual approval and how it emotionally stunts one’s character, can we start informing the youth of the dangers and how to avoid
She believes that people might gravitate towards the form of online communication because it requires less work than face-to-face interaction. This is concluded from her statement, “These platforms help people project any image they want; they can be whoever and whatever they want to be. Without the ability to receive nonverbal cues, their audiences are none the wiser.” However, social media websites aren’t the only platform in which profiles are created. Video game profiles have a similar effect, in that games, such as Halo, compile records of players that showcase how much one has contributed to a game (McGonigal 450). Like Facebook, this can place stress on the player to perform well and if they feel like they do, it then creates feelings of service and …show more content…
Only after this is done, can we apply our knowledge and rectify the damages. Of course, there are many benefits to the accessibility of these types of technology, but separating these benefits from the flaws that it has the potential to create is imperative for the healthy growth of our youth. This is why research on these topics are vital to the progress of society and each individual within it. Once we begin to understand the mass misuse of virtual reality and the consequences that branch from it, such as dependence on virtual approval and how it emotionally stunts one’s character, can we start informing the youth of the dangers and how to avoid