Technology is seen everywhere. You walk into a cafe, and not one person can be found not looking at a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Walk outside into the streets, and you will see the same problem occurring with both pedestrians and motorists waiting for the street light to turn green. We just can’t get enough of technology; we love it; we’re addicted to it.
“Technology is powerful, it can be seen as the answer to any problem we as humans face, but lately, it has been seen as almost too powerful, even addictive,” writes Matt Richtel, an author for the New York Times. His article, “Silicon Valley Says Step Away From the Device” explains how bad technological addiction has gotten and how it has even progressed to the point where big Silicon Valley companies are paying attention to the issue. “But hearing it from leaders at many of Silicon Valley’s most influential companies, who profit from people spending more time online, can sound [a bit odd]” (Richtel). The issue sounds a bit unproductive. Why would Silicon Valley companies, who make a profit on people who are constantly online, now be worried about the fact that we as humans now spend too much time in front of the screens of our handhelds? Productivity. Companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Cisco are worried that technology is making us unproductive and hurting our personal interactions.
Do I agree with these accusations? In short, yes, I have to agree with the fact that we are more lazy, and my procrastination levels have skyrocketed due to my laptop and smartphone. But in the long run, it helps us more than hurt us. Yes, we as humans have an obsession with technology, but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Some people love technology and use it for the right reasons, others choose to waste time with it. In the end, even though technology can be addictive, it is necessary to build a better future.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/24/technology/silicon-valley-worries-about-addiction-to-devices.html?_r=0
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