User:Bouzeguene

People living hundred years ago would have been amazed at the technology we have today. We can find missing people by tracking them on cell phones. We can investigate a suspected criminals by tracking everything they have chosen to view on their computers for the past several years. Surgeons can locate and remove hidden tumors by viewing computer images of patient scans while in the operating rooms. Traveling has become less of a burden and more of a leisure activity with a handheld video game. With all these luxuries available today, we should be approaching a near utopian society. However, the truth is that our society far from perfection. While bonding with technology, it seems we have lost our human connections. I agree with Thomas Friedman’s opinion in his article “The technology that divided us”. I feel that cell phones, computers and video games are actually disruptive to our human connection. Cell phones have changed the lives of all of those who carry them. A couple years ago I purchased my first cell phone. I used to drive my car without interruption. I used to eat meals with my family without interruption. I used to exercise without interruption. All of that has changed with my cell phone. I continually get interrupted with my activities wherever I go. In Friedman’s article his friend had his cell phone stolen and he decided not to replace it due to it “Constantly breaking his concentration”. Computers have eliminated the necessity of a spouse or a companion. If ever a person feels bored or lonely they can simply log in on the computer and search for companionship or any subject they desire. Is it any wonder the divorce rate is so high? In addition to cell phones and computers, videogames have changed our society by changing our kids. Kids of technology can spend hours a day playing video games. American children suffer from violence, obesity and high drop out rates. I would guess kids of technology spend more time playing video games than doing homework or exercising. Is this really advancement in technology or a regression of the human mind. In concluding, I feel that technology is like a double sided sword. It can be helpful but we pay a high price from our society. In Friedman’s article he reflects his memories of a trip in which he rode with a taxi driver for an hour and due to technology gadgets they never engaged in a conversation. He stated,” Technology is dividing us as much as is uniting us”. When technology replaces human relationships it makes the world unfriendly and cold.