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.
