My Relationship with Technology
Technology is such an important thing to know about these days. Everything is online now and it has made life easier and more difficult at times. There are so many different effects of technology and media. Parents are giving their children more and more access to the internet at such young ages. It is really affecting how kids grow up, an example is the term "iPad Kid," it is showing how kids are becoming so addicted to their electronics so early in their lives. Everyone is a little addicted to their phones, me included, but when you are growing up with it, then you start to rely on it as you get older. I wish my parents didn't allow me to get a phone so early on. It is affecting students in school because they can't go without their phones for more than 10 minutes. Technology has made a big impact on everybody.
I could argue both sides as to whether my relationship with technology is healthy or not. I would say I am addicted to my phone like most people my age, but I also understand the dangers and risks of technology. A lot of my job is online and uses technology and the media everyday. But I do think it takes up too much of my time. I wish my parents waited longer to expose me to technology so I could grow up without it and not rely on it so much now.
I think technology is definitely teaching me a lot more than it is misleading me. It has shown me the opportunities I can have in my dream career and it lets me learn more from others on how to improve my work. But I do think about the
misinformation that gets spread online and how it spreads like a wildfire. There are many different sources online that release information that don't know the truth and then they continue to spread what they thought they knew to others. There are so many things to worry about when it comes to technology but in the end, it is a part of society and it will continue to grow and potentially get more dangerous. Especially with the new developments in AI.
I think for my friends and family, technology has really helped connections. It is easy to connect with family or friends that are in a different state or country. It also helps to just keep up with everyone's lives even if you aren't in constant communication. But while technology has definitely helped improve different relationships, it can also cause issues. For example, texts can be easily misinterpreted because you cannot hear their tone of voice which can cause fights or disagreements for a lot of people.
My relationship with technology and media has expanded a lot over the last few years. Being a social media major, majority of the work I do is online. I am constantly on my phone and different apps I need for work. It has made a big impact on my life because media and technology has provided me with the opportunity to pursue my dream career as a social media manager. Without the media, I would not be able to continue into this field.
I've learned a lot about how the internet really works and how everything you do leaves a "digital footprint." Which means that once something is posted, it is out there forever even if you delete it. People have lost job opportunities because they have failed to remember that their footprint is out there forever and their potential employers have been able to find it. When you look for my digital footprint, you will find photos and videos of me playing softball. There is not much about me specifically online because there are so many people with the same name as me but in a different variation.
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