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In the first section of The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr he emphasizes the downs to the very powerful internet that we use everyday. He explains how this era of the internet predicts an age of narcissism and mediocrity. Carr gives examples of how we quest after every new technology medium, how the medium alters humans, and all the technology that has shuffled and led to the internet. Carr uses the author of Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man saying “ whenever a new medium comes along we are attracted to it.

Undisputedly phones have quickly become indispensable objects which dominate our daily lives, leading to both addiction and dehumanized lives. However, many Americans during pressing times of the covid pandemic truly believe phones have had a positive impact on their life, as “59% of respondents agreed that their phone has been their lifeline during the pandemic, and a similar number say that it has kept them from feeling isolated and lonely” (Klaviyo). Compared to Victory Gin, phones can be a positive driving factor by connecting individuals, whereas alcohol only takes the pain away temporarily and ultimately brings the intoxicated back to their original state, if not worse. Although phones do have a constant presence in our lives does not mean that their presence is entirely harmful. Phones possess nearly endless abilities, the impact a phone has is entirely dependent on the actions of its user, not on the device.

In our novel, the government kept civilians preoccupied by using technology, the media and social media to provie entertainment. It keeps us preoccupied, the especially women. Television screens were spread over walls, while small radios broadcasted everything to the public. This presented an easy access for entertainment programing and a way to keep civilians busy and their minds preoccupied creating an addiction to technology and different forms of media. An example of this is, “A patient arrived late, tossed his cell phone on the sofa, and pleaded: “Can you help me control my phone?

“How we spend our days, is of course, how we spend our lives” claims American author Annie Dillard, and in today’s world, nothing is more prevalent in our lives than media. Currently, we have access to more amounts of content than ever before. With the world at your fingertips, it is hard to resist the allure of easy entertainment, and many people struggle with addiction. While you might only spend a few hours a day watching or reading, the media you consume contributes extensively to your values, interests, and thoughts, which can ultimately have a negative effect. Ray Bradbury satirizes our overuse of media in his novel Fahrenheit 451, which is set in a dystopian Chicago that struggles with a widespread addiction to shallow and unfulfilling

It must be right” (Bradbury 80). This addiction and overuse of technology as an escape from reality is a major part of Bradbury’s warning to us, as he sees technology to be a real threat to how we live our lives. Addiction to television and other forms of technology is very prevalent today as well, like Bradbury suggested. As it relates to the modern day, research is constantly finding new major disadvantages to spending a lot of time on technology.

Sherry Turkle’s main argument in “Growing Up Tethered” is that the new generation of teenagers are “tethered” to their cell phones and technology. She states many issues that teenagers have. She talks about how cell phones change our developmental attraction and growth as adults. Turkle states, “These young people live in a state of waiting for connection. And they are willing to take risk, to put themselves on the line” (Turkle 430).

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.

A poll taken this year by Kelly Wallace on CNN.com, shows the results from an interview with 1,240 parents and their children, ages 12 to 18. Wallace adds, “50% of teens and 27% of parents feel they're addicted to their mobile devices” (Wallace). Based off the poll, Wallace emphasizes that 69% of parents and 78% of teens check their phones hourly. Adults are also suffering from this addiction to technology (Wallace). In Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury points out, “I don’t think it’s social to get a bunch of people together and then not let them talk, do you?

Some people may think that addiction to technology cannot happen but it is in fact real. And in this generation, it is becoming easier and faster to become addicted. With all these new features, apps, and inventions, today’s world is proving Bradbury’s point more

He explores themes of anger and frustration with others due to addiction to technology. He notes that, “36% of parents argue daily with their child over use of mobile devices” (Webb). This data shows how overuse of the internet and electronics can easily result in mood changes, no matter who you are interacting with. This information serves as a reminder to limit your screen time before you let it control your every

Video games, television, social media among others, have a significant impact on people's mind, especially young minds, therefore, nowadays “Many children are “hooked” on electronics, and in fact gaming releases so much dopamine—the “feel-good” chemical—that on a brain scan it looks the same as cocaine use” (Duckley). Technology is dangerous, for instance, it has the ability to enslave humans in a bogus world and drive them to distance themselves from family and friends. In like manner, technology's effect on people’s minds builds a society that can be easily manipulated. The over dependence and obsessive use of technology creates a vulnerable society that is every day more exposed to unfixable

The article "Don’t Take Away Your Teen’s Phone" by Lisa Guernsey was published in SLANT on August 10, 2017. The intended audience for this article is parents of teenagers who may feel troubled by their child's time on their phone. I also see this article directed toward parents who punish their children by taking away their phones. I do not fit directly into the intended audience, but as a person born in the early 2000s - I can relate to growing up in this new, ultra-digital world. The article that I looked at was published during a time when the discussion surrounding the relationship between technology and teenagers was becoming more prevalent.

The thesis statement of the game Papers, Please can be summarized as such: “What should you value more: the lives of the few people you know of the lives of the many you don’t know?” In the game, this statement takes the form of helping certain people at a country’s border checkpoint, even at the cost of the money you can use to help your family live a more comfortable lifestyle. When viewing this question from the hedonistic perspective, which, according to Andrew Alwood, involves any pleasure that is “enjoyed in a tranquil state with no pain or distress,” the best course of action would be to do whatever it takes to ensure yourself and your family can live comfortably, not having to worry about getting sick or freezing to death. This, however, does not consider any uncomfortableness the player character may feel having to separate families or let in criminals for fear of getting punished for their actions, though hedonism does tend to focus more on physical pleasure, such as one’s comfortability, rather than attitudinal pleasure (Schrier, Hedonism).

Cell Phones: The average teenager who gets on their phone, just for a second, each hour has the same mind as a 30 year old cocaine addict. Teens have their minds tricked into thinking they can’t live without their cell phones and social media. Teens need to be able to talk to and connect with others and learn face-to-face communication skills. Nowadays teens can get harmed very easily, and teens do not really know who is on the other side of the screen. Studies have shown that phones can ruin lives with the blink of an eye.

Cell Phones Have you ever wondered why your parents would not get you a phone?. In Today’s technologically advanced world, it is pretty common that you have at least one or two connections between technology. However, most parents disagree assuming that technology is hurting the teen’s Childhood. Nevertheless, having a cell phone is a necessity in today’s modernized world. Some of the reasons are practicality, GPS tracking for parents to know where their kids are, and safety.