Journal Entry Question #1
Monday, January 22, 2007
With the GOOD, comes the BAD
Modern day technology has definitely benefited this generation in many ways. I can say that almost every adult and teenager that you find on the street is carrying or using a form of modern-day technology - from cell phones, to iPods, to laptops. These types of communications methods have changed the society's lifestyle. Modern day technology is so convenient, that there may not seem to be a down side to it, right? Wrong!
There are many ups and downs to modern day technology. For example, cells phones are pocket-sized and portable, it can be carried anywhere, anytime. Whenever you need help or just need to talk to someone, the cell phone is there and ready to be used. Cell phones though, also have additional features other than communication. Many of these phones can take pictures on the go, play games, and send text messages - basically communicate with anyone and everyone whenever you feel like there is the need to do so. Cell phones are definitely a time-killer when you are stuck somewhere you don't want to be; you can just call someone or play games! Unfortunately, of course, with the good, comes the bad. Cell phones may seem portable and all but there can also be the lost of privacy. Since all phone numbers and records of missed calls and received calls are stored in the phone, privacy is lost. Anyone that picks up your cell phone can quickly call someone, check out the phone list, and possibly even viewing the pictures in the phone knowing who you are. The lost of privacy is definitely an issue. The community just needs to be careful and make sure than unwanted attention doesn't get drawn towards you with strangers browsing through your phone.
Other forms of modern day technology that has its advantages and disadvantages include laptops, iPods, portable video games such as PSP's, and even internet blogs like these! Portable video games and iPod's for instance, are fun and enjoyable. They can kill time and let you relax and separate yourself from homework and stress. Even though it may seem like the best thing in the world, to listen to music, and play games advancing to higher and higher levels, it can be very addicting. Addiction to anything isn't good, let alone video games. Schoolwork and important jobs that need to be done may end up not getting done because too much time is spent on advancing to higher levels, or beating someone else to a level. It distracts you from your priorities and getting what actually needs to get done. iPod's too, can be distracting. Research is done and has shown that many teenagers, even adults who listen to their iPod's turn the volume up so high, that their eardrums are becoming damages. This is a down side to modern day technology; eardrums that are damaged may be permanent and will have a lifetime effect on the ear. Emotions and feelings can be expressed through blogs but these blogs can be read by everyone who owns internet! Privacy is lost and strangers can also get to start to know more about you and your habits without you even knowing!
Therefore, even though technology may seem convenient, there are many negative sides to it. Society has to be careful and make sure that they aren't one of those people who are unconsciously being sucked into the bad habits and negative impacts that modern technology may bring.
Modern day technology has definitely benefited this generation in many ways. I can say that almost every adult and teenager that you find on the street is carrying or using a form of modern-day technology - from cell phones, to iPods, to laptops. These types of communications methods have changed the society's lifestyle. Modern day technology is so convenient, that there may not seem to be a down side to it, right? Wrong!
There are many ups and downs to modern day technology. For example, cells phones are pocket-sized and portable, it can be carried anywhere, anytime. Whenever you need help or just need to talk to someone, the cell phone is there and ready to be used. Cell phones though, also have additional features other than communication. Many of these phones can take pictures on the go, play games, and send text messages - basically communicate with anyone and everyone whenever you feel like there is the need to do so. Cell phones are definitely a time-killer when you are stuck somewhere you don't want to be; you can just call someone or play games! Unfortunately, of course, with the good, comes the bad. Cell phones may seem portable and all but there can also be the lost of privacy. Since all phone numbers and records of missed calls and received calls are stored in the phone, privacy is lost. Anyone that picks up your cell phone can quickly call someone, check out the phone list, and possibly even viewing the pictures in the phone knowing who you are. The lost of privacy is definitely an issue. The community just needs to be careful and make sure than unwanted attention doesn't get drawn towards you with strangers browsing through your phone.
Other forms of modern day technology that has its advantages and disadvantages include laptops, iPods, portable video games such as PSP's, and even internet blogs like these! Portable video games and iPod's for instance, are fun and enjoyable. They can kill time and let you relax and separate yourself from homework and stress. Even though it may seem like the best thing in the world, to listen to music, and play games advancing to higher and higher levels, it can be very addicting. Addiction to anything isn't good, let alone video games. Schoolwork and important jobs that need to be done may end up not getting done because too much time is spent on advancing to higher levels, or beating someone else to a level. It distracts you from your priorities and getting what actually needs to get done. iPod's too, can be distracting. Research is done and has shown that many teenagers, even adults who listen to their iPod's turn the volume up so high, that their eardrums are becoming damages. This is a down side to modern day technology; eardrums that are damaged may be permanent and will have a lifetime effect on the ear. Emotions and feelings can be expressed through blogs but these blogs can be read by everyone who owns internet! Privacy is lost and strangers can also get to start to know more about you and your habits without you even knowing!
Therefore, even though technology may seem convenient, there are many negative sides to it. Society has to be careful and make sure that they aren't one of those people who are unconsciously being sucked into the bad habits and negative impacts that modern technology may bring.
