We are living in a world that is constantly growing due to the ever changing world of technology.
It’s becoming a social norm to see young children walking around with cell phones, tablets, etc.
Technology has overtaken our culture and children are learning at a very early age how to use
technology for different forms of entertainment. The constant exposure to this stimuli is causing
major physical health issues (obesity and senses), psychological health issues (narcissism and
cognitive losses), and social health issues ( loss of social skills and depression). If something is not done
about excessive exposure to technology then we are aiding in creating a future generation of children
who are unable to do and think for themselves. …show more content…
Spondylosis is a form of spinal
degeneration. An individual’s hearing can be affected as well. Headphones, when turned up loud can
damage the eardrum which can cause slight deafness. Technology can be a beautiful thing, but too much
of a good thing can end up being bad. Digital dementia or scatter brain, is a term made by top German neuroscientist, Manfred Spitzer. In
Spitzer’s book, he defines digital dementia as, “overuse of digital technology is resulting in the
breakdown of cognitive abilities in a way that is more commonly seen in people who have suffered a
head injury or psychiatric illness (Gwinn).” The digital age we live in is contributing to the growth of
young adults who are showing signs of short term memory dysfunction. This disorder is stemming from
our addiction to constantly looking at our phone and computer screens. Majority of adults today grew
up having to memorize things such as phone numbers and other little stuff. Kids today do not have to
do that because they rely heavily on their devices to do that for them. Everything in life needs to have
balance, including our brains. Overusing technology has shifted the balance of the brain’s …show more content…
Though not having to look a stranger in the eye
and sparking up a conversation is pleasant to some, what happens when the time comes when this is
necessary? Having a conversation takes practice and if an individual has not had that practice then
a decline in social skills has been displayed. Recent studies have shown that, “ One in four people spend
more time socializing online, via such sites as Facebook and Twitter, than they do in person
(Goodman)”. Not socializing and forming bonds with people can be bad because if an individual was
put into a situation when social skills are needed they are going to panic and develop some form of
social anxiety. Though social media has broken down some of our cultural barriers, frequent virtual
based interactions lack emotion and the quality of friendships may not be as great as face to face
socialization.
It’s easy to fall victim to the computer. An individual may go up there just to check something
quickly, and then it eventually dawns on them that they have been blankly gaping at their devices
It’s becoming a social norm to see young children walking around with cell phones, tablets, etc.
Technology has overtaken our culture and children are learning at a very early age how to use
technology for different forms of entertainment. The constant exposure to this stimuli is causing
major physical health issues (obesity and senses), psychological health issues (narcissism and
cognitive losses), and social health issues ( loss of social skills and depression). If something is not done
about excessive exposure to technology then we are aiding in creating a future generation of children
who are unable to do and think for themselves. …show more content…
Spondylosis is a form of spinal
degeneration. An individual’s hearing can be affected as well. Headphones, when turned up loud can
damage the eardrum which can cause slight deafness. Technology can be a beautiful thing, but too much
of a good thing can end up being bad. Digital dementia or scatter brain, is a term made by top German neuroscientist, Manfred Spitzer. In
Spitzer’s book, he defines digital dementia as, “overuse of digital technology is resulting in the
breakdown of cognitive abilities in a way that is more commonly seen in people who have suffered a
head injury or psychiatric illness (Gwinn).” The digital age we live in is contributing to the growth of
young adults who are showing signs of short term memory dysfunction. This disorder is stemming from
our addiction to constantly looking at our phone and computer screens. Majority of adults today grew
up having to memorize things such as phone numbers and other little stuff. Kids today do not have to
do that because they rely heavily on their devices to do that for them. Everything in life needs to have
balance, including our brains. Overusing technology has shifted the balance of the brain’s …show more content…
Though not having to look a stranger in the eye
and sparking up a conversation is pleasant to some, what happens when the time comes when this is
necessary? Having a conversation takes practice and if an individual has not had that practice then
a decline in social skills has been displayed. Recent studies have shown that, “ One in four people spend
more time socializing online, via such sites as Facebook and Twitter, than they do in person
(Goodman)”. Not socializing and forming bonds with people can be bad because if an individual was
put into a situation when social skills are needed they are going to panic and develop some form of
social anxiety. Though social media has broken down some of our cultural barriers, frequent virtual
based interactions lack emotion and the quality of friendships may not be as great as face to face
socialization.
It’s easy to fall victim to the computer. An individual may go up there just to check something
quickly, and then it eventually dawns on them that they have been blankly gaping at their devices