Friday, February 22, 2013

Essay #1


Nicole Marsh  

Mr. Brown                                                                                         

English 1B

17 February 2013

Positive Effects of Modern Technology

            There is much debate going on over whether or not we will slowly lose our ability to interact with each other on a personal level due to all the technology that is now available. So much technology is accessible to us in this day and age that is helpful to us, rather than hurtful. Some people may argue that technology is taking over our lives and consuming our minds, however, they may not be looking at all the positive attributes is has to offer the world. Therefore, I disagree that we are losing our ability to interact on a personal level due to technology; instead I believe that it is helping us in countless ways. Technology is now becoming the most popular means of communication throughout the world.

            To start off, technology, such as a cell phone or e-mail, allows us to communicate with individuals that we may not be able to connect with otherwise. For example, when my boyfriend was deployed overseas, we were able to stay in contact only through e-mail. Without that form of technology, many people would lose contact with their loved ones. Whether you’re on the next street over, next state over, or even on the other side of the country, technology allows us to keep our personal relationships intact. In other words, it has brought distant places and people even closer to us.

            With technology advancing every day, it only gives us more advantages rather than disadvantages. Getting to know someone via cell phone or internet is becoming more of the norm. Social websites and dating sites are becoming more and more popular. They allow people all over the world to come in contact with others that would otherwise not have been possible. Being able to interact with someone on a personal level also depends on the person. Just because they use a cell phone does not mean that they also cannot communicate on a personal level as well. If someone decides to not connect with others on that level, then who are we to judge them? After all, it is their choice.

            The benefits of cell phones and internet have helped us in more ways than it has hurt us. It has made it easier to keep in contact with old friends and family around the world. Although some individuals may argue that is does interfere with our ability to interact on a more person level, I believe that it actually strengthens our relationships because it allows us to keep in contact with anyone, anywhere, anytime. How other people choose to communicate is up to them, it has no effect on the way you personally live.

            Despite all the advantages from technology, some people still argue that we are losing our ability to interact on a personal level. Society is becoming more and more dependent on technology. “It’s ironic that even though we have lunch with our family, we’re busy browsing our Blackberries,” (Veethi Telanq). I agree with this statement one-hundred percent.  I work in a restaurant and all too often when I greet a table and take down their order, I see that the children have cell phones glued to their hands playing games and texting or even have headphones in their ears, tuning out the rest of the world. I believe that going out to dinner with your family should be a time where the family can bond with each other, not block each other out. I do agree that in this case it does interfere with how we interact on a personal level, however, if the parents were strongly against their children having a cell phone at the dinner table, they can easily take it away from them.

            In conclusion, there are many positive effects of modern technology. I believe that regardless, we need technology in order to communicate. Even with cell phones, in a way we can still communicate on a personal level via video chatting such as Skype and Face Time. Many people can disagree, however, they are not looking at the bigger picture and how useful this form of technology can be to society and how important is actually is.

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