Human beings are lazy by nature and
would love it if other people did all their work. The introduction of
technology has done precisely that. If you notice, over the years we have
stopped writing letters, we now write informal emails. We do not remember phone
numbers; we depend on our phones to remember them for us. We do not remember
birthdates, Facebook does that for us and we also wish people online now
instead of making that two minute personal phone call.
Teenagers are the biggest victims
and addicts of technology. They are desperate to stay connected. They’re afraid
to be left out, as they feel they will miss something. This leads to a constant
feeling of needing to be “on”. It is like a substance addiction. Children are
so overloaded with information that they cannot focus, thereby they retain very
little. Teenagers are looking for instant gratification and acceptance of who
they are from their peers and Social Media gives them that platform.
Every picture or post they upload
gets them a few likes and comments. This boosts their morale and that triggers
the release of Dopamine, the feel good chemical. Technology is also a boon. It
has connected people from all over the world. Years ago, friends would lose touch
with each other because there were limited models of communication. However,
today one can keep in touch with all your friends all over the world via
Whatsapp, Viber, Skype, Facebook and others. Technology has increased
awareness.
Technology has helped reduce the
use of paper. Technology has encouraged self-learning. It is a wonderful tool
if we use it appropriately. Excessive exposure to any activity will become a
bane, hence it is important to limit screen time. Technology can be used for
reading, enhancing analytical skills, editing videos and more. We need to make
the best use of the digital world.
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