Also, my nephew posted this on Facebook the other day. I think it's a pretty good illustration of the distractions on the Internet--what do you think?
Friday, September 13, 2013
"Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction"
Here is the second article of Matt Richtel's that we will be reading, "Growing up Digital, Wired for Distraction." How does this article compare to or complement the other article by Richtel that we read for Friday?
Also, my nephew posted this on Facebook the other day. I think it's a pretty good illustration of the distractions on the Internet--what do you think?
Also, my nephew posted this on Facebook the other day. I think it's a pretty good illustration of the distractions on the Internet--what do you think?
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This article goes along with Richtel's in a way that people need to step away from technology and relax to rejuvenate their minds. It seems that many of the people in this article are not only getting more distracted, but are actually addicted to technology, becoming a slave to it. That is what addiction is, going back to whatever it is to satisfy a yearning the body and mind believes it wants.
ReplyDeleteJoseph S.
The article compliments Richtel's article very well. As a society we need to refrain from constant addictions to technology. In this article it talked about people who are completely distracted by technology and what it has to offer. While technology is a resourceful and good tool, it can be harmful to ourselves a well. I think as a whole society we should strive to live without technology for a few days or maybe even a few hours in our daily lives. It's nice to take a step back and not have to focus on the rest of the world.
ReplyDeletePaige J.
I definitely agree with Paige. I think we, as a society, need to limit ourselves a little bit on our technology use. Take a step back every now and again and just let your mind rest a little.
ReplyDeleteI almost feel like there should be a therapy group for this kind of stuff. Something like an alcoholics anonymous hotline or something.
Alex Rasmussen.
I think that technology can be a big distraction. But I believe its our choice whether or not to be distracted. If you take technology out of the equation then people could just find other things to distract them.
ReplyDeleteLevi Skinner
This article complements the first article we read about Richtel. I honestly think though that Richtel is being a little over dramatic about technology. I think it's all about how a person comes about the situation. Not everyone procrastinates on homework or the tasks at hand. I recently went to my first video game release Grand Theft Auto V, I never thought I would be such a nerd to stay up so late for a video game and play until the sun came out. I knew I had homework that had to be done for the next day, so when I bought the game I put it aside and decided to treat it as a reward. If I finished my homework I could play the game and If i didn't then I would have to wait until the next day or until the homework was complete. I know I have choices to make but we also have to have self control over what we do. The game, movie, and Facebook is always going to be there even when we aren't on it. If we take care of what needs to be done, we can reward ourselves afterward with things we wanted to do instead of the task at hand.
ReplyDeleteKasandra Hernandez
How often would you say you check hour cellphone, or get involved with other things on your electronics?
ReplyDeleteJoseph S.
I think that everyone does it more than they should. I know I check my phone and email more times in a day then is really needed, I am not glued to those things by any means, but I still like to make sure that I don't miss any important message, even though the message is going to be there if I get right away or in week.
DeleteAllyson Brough
I don't think technology is a bad thing. It has helped us in many ways and if we did take technology away, science would drop. However, I believe that you should be able to put all your technology away and just be able to relax and have fun with family and friends. You shouldn't have to always have your phone or always have to be on a social site.
ReplyDeleteDo you think that having so much technology from an early age is causing kids to be more socially awkward and not be able to communicate as well?
Alexis Smith