Technology brought us machines, computers, cars and aeroplanes. It made the world smaller by providing good communication tools, made it possible to explore the solar system and the universe and proved the significance in human advancement.
There is no denying technology is great, but are humans becoming too dependent on technology? Advancements in technology have enabled humans to do things that were unimaginable those days and it has certainly made many tasks easier than they were before. How many of us can go for a week without an internet connection or cell phone? I know I can’t. Technology has made life so convenient for humans that being without it is a very scary thought. What would happen if your computer crashed? What about if you lost your cell phone? If just thinking about these scenarios gives you anxiety, you’re not alone. Most of us rely so much on
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Most of our remote interactions today are done through text messages, emails and through online messaging apps and platforms. Some people hate to admit it, but there are times that it’s quicker and easier to just use emoticons than to actually say the words they represent. It can be annoying to the receiver though, because they will think that you’re too lazy to even type the things that you need to say. I personally have seen people who don’t talk much when in eye to eye contact but spend hours and hours while texting. Try calling someone. You might even enjoy it!
Technology is not the problem. It is the way that we use it. If we just used it as a tool instead of as a way to escape reality then all is fine. I have heard people say that life is way harder without technology. We know this, but technology was created to make life easier, that is the main purpose. Just because we might rely on something doesn’t mean we can’t live without it. Sure, it will be harder since we are used to it, but not