Rhetorical Analysis Of You Are Already Living Inside A Computer By Ian Bogost

In the article, “You Are Already Living Inside a Computer” Ian Bogost informs his audience of how technology is advancing at a very rapid rate and is affecting our day to day lives. Bogost is fearful because he suspects people are becoming so addicted to technology that they want to form into it. He quotes “newer dreams of what’s to come predict that humans and machines might meld, either through biohacking or simulated consciousness.” (Bogost 5). When new technology comes out people become excited and want the newest version right away. He then goes on to talk about a device called GasWatch. An app allowing users to connect their smartphones to their propane-tank scale to avert the user the threat of cookouts ruined by depleted gas tanks. He makes his audience question why we use apps such as GasWatch, when we could just use cheap gauges that would do the same exact things as these apps. As a society,

When talking about the affection people have with computers, Bogost goes on to say, “And the more people love using computers for everything, the more life feels incomplete unless it takes place inside them.” (Bogost 2). This shows true emotion to the readers because it shows the reality of our world today. This quote forms a large community because the norm of society today is so greatly dependent on technology we just don’t take time to realize it. We have become so addicted to technology that life without it seems vague and boring. In my opinion, it is sad as an audience member to hear this. As a society, we have become distant from the true happiness in life. Unfortunately, we need computers and other devices to assist us in finding our happiness. Bogost did a superb job by using pathos to set the mood for the article. This example was given in the second page of the article and informs his audience how serious this matter is and makes them aware of our