In today’s generation technology is being improved successfully over time and it is hard to keep up. We all rely on tablets, laptops, and cellphone devices for keeping in contact with our friends and family, social media, apps and so much more. People around the world always have a discussion whether if technology is positive or negative towards adults and most importantly children. From this, everyone of us have different opinions on the impact of technology on yourself, relationships, school and work, and society in general. After reading Reclaiming Conversation by Sherry Turkle and discussing the issues in class, it has changed my opinion that technology does have negative effects on ourselves. As a result, a majority of people do not experience solitude or self reflection.
First, the impact of technology on yourself can range differently. As a whole, many of us do not experience solitude, due to the fact that people are on their phones constantly. Furthermore, using technology can be for a wide range of things such as education, social media, and entertainment. It is a tool …show more content…
From this, it can create empathy where you are comfortable enough with yourself and be able to understand someone’s problem (Turkle 61). This proves that people struggle to find his or her self and technology has impacted them to not think freely to show empathy. Additionally, people now struggle when it comes to public speaking and handling problems in person. Individuals expect to resolve the situation through a cell phone screen instead by just saying “I’m sorry” where as in person it is more proper and meaningful (Turkle 2013). Overall, technology affects a person 's communication skills in real life and struggles when speaking to a person face to face which can result in nervousness and less eye
First, the impact of technology on yourself can range differently. As a whole, many of us do not experience solitude, due to the fact that people are on their phones constantly. Furthermore, using technology can be for a wide range of things such as education, social media, and entertainment. It is a tool …show more content…
From this, it can create empathy where you are comfortable enough with yourself and be able to understand someone’s problem (Turkle 61). This proves that people struggle to find his or her self and technology has impacted them to not think freely to show empathy. Additionally, people now struggle when it comes to public speaking and handling problems in person. Individuals expect to resolve the situation through a cell phone screen instead by just saying “I’m sorry” where as in person it is more proper and meaningful (Turkle 2013). Overall, technology affects a person 's communication skills in real life and struggles when speaking to a person face to face which can result in nervousness and less eye