Another form used to further persuade about the positiveness of IT, is how, despite its few disadvantages, mobile devices have improved and become of the most useful devices available. Over the years information technology has improved to their point where people can no longer live their life without it, relying on their phones for the time, reminders, to do lists, and to contact people. In the workforce, technology has improved and negatively affected how we live. A negative
Texting, one of the newest forms of communication technology, has grown in popularity tremendously over the past ten years. Growing an astonishing 450% from 2006 to 2008 according to Neilson Mobile (Cnet). The text-language that has developed over that past ten years can easily cause a passionate difference of opinion. Many people embrace the texting shorthand, textese, while others refuse to abbreviate or shorten their messages, insisting to use full orthography. Throughout history there has been a fear that communication advancements, such as print, telegram, broadcasting and now text messaging, may cause harm to the language by dumbing it down.
Technology is only helpful if used carefully and in moderation. If technology is allowed to control the lives of people, it will eventually replace
While there are some negatives, overall, technology has a positive effect on society. One of the most basic uses of technology is communication. This can be done through email, phone calls, video calling, Snapchat, and Facebook among others. Technology gives humans the ability to quickly communicate with people all around the world. This is a major accomplishment.
Some may argue that technology can be harmful in the hands of the “bad egg” or a person that uses technology with bad intentions. However, it is shown that technology is beneficial to society because it improves relationships and can be used to keep a community
Technology has defied all odds as it has been progressing over the years. At the same time, technology has become a hindrance in schools. There is a proposition for our school to participate in the National Shut Down Your Screen Week. This would be a great opportunity for us to take a break from technology and develop some social skills that allow us to connect with each other and not through a screen. Turning off technology will allow students to think for themselves.
Technology is something that is not healthy because once it is used by one person every day then that person would get addicted to it, which basically means that technology “traps”
In “Defense of Technology” Andrew O’Hagan talks about how technology is making life get better as time goes by, technology is improvement and improvement like never before. Every part of our daily life
Katie Hafner’s article “Texting May Be Taking a Toll” divulges that texting is becoming a major issue among teens, leaving parents and teachers struggling to find ways to keep up and get it under control. The article begins by proposing that teenagers are texting more and more often and it could be taking a toll on their health; sleep deprivation, stress injuries, failing grades, and many more. The author illustrated this by saying “...it is leading to anxiety, distraction in school, falling grades, repetitive stress injury and sleep deprivation,” (1). This quote specifies that kids are more focused on their phones and the text messages they are receiving, then they are on their classes, grades, getting adequate amounts of sleep and their
Name: Davon Dower Date: April 15, 2015 Persuasive Speech Title: Texting While Driving General Purpose: to persuade Specific Purpose: To convince the audience that driving is a serious matter and it could cause risk Proposition Statement: I want to convince you all to start focusing more on driving then texting, because it can wait. INTRODUCTION: I. Attention Getter:
Turkle states that, “the mere presence of a phone on a table between them (two people) or in the periphery of their vision changes both what they talk about and the degree of connection they feel.” While this may be true, along with the other studies on how technology is detrimental to society, there as also positives aspects that contribute to society as well. “It is not about giving our phones but about using them with greater intention” (Turkle). This quote by Turkle embodies how I feel about the technology debate and the more new technology and phones have developed the more we have analyzed whether or not they are good for our society, and at what age kids should use them.
Snapchat is a platform that I have been dragging my feet on for a myriad of reasons. The premise did not appeal to me; I don't like to be in pictures. Also, I find myself utilizing other platforms so frequently - adding another type of social media to my life seemed tedious and time-consuming. As I have watched students use it over the past few years, my initial hesitation has transformed into a heightened curiosity. From first glace, the time spent snapchatting and time spent actually chatting or engaging meaningfully did not seem to equate.
Topic: Problem-Solution: Texting and driving GP: To persuade SP: To persuade my audience to not text and drive on the road CI: To persuade my audience to not text while driving by stating factors that contribute to the problem and a few possible solutions INTRODUCTION AG: According to Edgar Snyder, 11 teens die every single day due to using the cell phone while driving. CS: I have actually used my phone while driving but I was lucky and nothing happened besides me sliding off the road.
Title The Dangers of Texting and Driving General Purpose: To Persuade Specific Purpose: To Persuade my audience of the dangers of texting and driving 1. INTRODUCTION A. (Attention Getter) (Factual Illustration) How many of you think it is okay to drink and drive? Well, studies show that drivers are 4 times more likely to cause a crash while texting and driving than drinking and driving.
In conclusion, technology can have negative impacts on today’s people in many ways. It is harmful to people’s well-being, makes people lose physical connections with those around them, and it makes students disregard their work. Technology is everywhere in today’s society. These devices can be so harmful to people without them even knowing it. People should be more aware of what technology can do, and try their best not to depend on