Thesis: Be More Mindful of the Time You Spend Using Technology.
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Thesis: Be more mindful of the time you spend using technology.
Introduction:
Nowadays, technology has gone too far. I bet you always hear the phrase, “My IPhone runs my life.” Or “Without my phone Id be lost.”
People now depend on technology to manage their daily lives. According to Lynda Moultry Belcher, a writer, editor and public relations professional, “The more advanced society becomes technologically, the more people begin to depend on computers and other forms of technology for everyday existence.”
Do you consider this as a technological advantage? Well, some do. But let me just tell you some technological disadvantages and how it can negatively affect our lives.
Body:
According to Sheri Hosale, a writer of topics focusing on women, parenting, and personal growth and development
“The impact of technology on our social, mental, physical and environmental health can be devastating if we dont keep ourselves in check.” Dont believe that? Heres how:
I. Social life (with a complete sentence or two explaining each issue below)
Isolation
Lack of social skills
Lack of social bonds
Lack of sexual boundaries
Lack of privacy
Higher level of deceit
Development issues in children
Lack of empathy and more violence
II. Mental health (with a complete sentence or two explaining each issue below)
Depression and stress
Addiction
Warped sense of reality
Neurosis
Constant distraction
Shortened attention span
III. Physical health (with a complete sentence or two explaining each issue below)
Obesity
Blackberry/iPhone thump
Neck and head pain
Poor sleep habits
Loss of hearing and eye sight
IV. Environmental