In Pittman's article "This is Your Brain on Facebook," he lists
several problems with social networks, and Facebook in particular. Are
any of these problems valid concerns, and if so, why?
I agree with many of Pittman's points, particullarly about addictive behavior and Facebook. Many of my friends go straight to their computers when they get home from work or school. For a portion, checking up on their Facebook friends is more pertinent than doing homework, eating dinner, or walking their dog.
I would have to say that there are several things in Pittman's article that seem valid. I can see how Facebook has become so popular that there are some people who are on it for long periods of time and some who do it as part of a routine when they get on the computer.
I agree with Pittman's argument about how Facebook was increasing narcissistic tendencies among users. I have noticed that when I spend a lot of time on Facebook that I become more concerned about myself rather than others. I have also noticed that the people I know who don't spend a lot of time on Facebook are, for the most part, easier to ask for help and understanding.
I agree with Pittman's argument about how Facebook was increasing narcissistic tendencies among users. I have noticed that when I spend a lot of time on Facebook that I become more concerned about myself rather than others. I have also noticed that the people I know who don't spend a lot of time on Facebook are, for the most part, easier to ask for help and understanding.
I do believe that some of the problems are valid concerns in Pittman's article. I have a Facebook myself but more than that I check to see what people are up to, who they talk to, why they do this or that. I hardly keep up with my own status I usually go ahead and check up on others and that usually takes up a lot of my valuable time that I have wasted.
I spend a lot of my down time on Facebook. It adds up. I bet I am on Facebook for about two hours a day. I am always on it in between classes and while I am on break at work.
There is a possibility for addictive behavior with anything, like candy crush, video games, even exercise. I think after reading all of these articles on technology and how it's destructive because of over usage I am really thinking that it is not the fault of the program, it's the fault of the user. I really think that people need to stop and contemplate the time they are spending, and if that time is spent wisely or not.
I've noticed recently that the first thing I do when I get home is check Facebook. I don't quite understand why I do, I think now it's just become a habit. But I do notice there are negative effects of social media. Facebook and Instagram are big ones for me. I think it's easy to compare yourself to others and be jealous of their lives. For example, a lot of my friends are studying abroad in Europe and they are constantly posting pictures of their adventures. It really makes you upset when you see people having the time of their life and you are working hard in school. I think comparing is becoming more and more of a problem. -Natasha Pruhs
When I'm bored or sitting somewhere waiting, I always find myself on Facebook and the social sites. I don't usually put anything on Facebook or update my statuses. I just like to see what other people are posting and liking.
Can having a Facebook cause many insecurities in kids today?
Do you consider Facebook relaxing? or do you simply just need it and constantly are checking it? I personally never caught on to Facebook, but it seems to me that people treat it almost as if it were a drug that they needed to consume.
What is the reason you get on Facebook? Do you get on to watch some small clips/videos? Are you on it to cyber stoke someone? Are you on it to catch up with friends? Tell me your reasons to get on Facebook.
I think it's easy for people to get addicted to Facebook because it's an easy way to have a social interaction. Keeping up friends takes work. You have to reach out to them, find time to spend with them, plan activities, and so on. However, Facebook allows you to easily keep in touch with people. You also get the gratification of a so a social interaction without putting in as much effort.
I agree with the fact that people can get addicted to their phones and technology, but i don't think it is necessarily a bad thing, because at least people are communicating and sharing ideas.
I agree with many of Pittman's points, particullarly about addictive behavior and Facebook. Many of my friends go straight to their computers when they get home from work or school. For a portion, checking up on their Facebook friends is more pertinent than doing homework, eating dinner, or walking their dog.
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I would have to say that there are several things in Pittman's article that seem valid. I can see how Facebook has become so popular that there are some people who are on it for long periods of time and some who do it as part of a routine when they get on the computer.
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I agree with Pittman's argument about how Facebook was increasing narcissistic tendencies among users. I have noticed that when I spend a lot of time on Facebook that I become more concerned about myself rather than others. I have also noticed that the people I know who don't spend a lot of time on Facebook are, for the most part, easier to ask for help and understanding.
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I agree with Pittman's argument about how Facebook was increasing narcissistic tendencies among users. I have noticed that when I spend a lot of time on Facebook that I become more concerned about myself rather than others. I have also noticed that the people I know who don't spend a lot of time on Facebook are, for the most part, easier to ask for help and understanding.
ReplyDeleteJustin H.
I do believe that some of the problems are valid concerns in Pittman's article. I have a Facebook myself but more than that I check to see what people are up to, who they talk to, why they do this or that. I hardly keep up with my own status I usually go ahead and check up on others and that usually takes up a lot of my valuable time that I have wasted.
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How long do you spend time on Facebook, and how often do you get on?
ReplyDeleteJoseph S.
I spend a lot of my down time on Facebook. It adds up. I bet I am on Facebook for about two hours a day. I am always on it in between classes and while I am on break at work.
DeleteMarissa Winter
There is a possibility for addictive behavior with anything, like candy crush, video games, even exercise. I think after reading all of these articles on technology and how it's destructive because of over usage I am really thinking that it is not the fault of the program, it's the fault of the user. I really think that people need to stop and contemplate the time they are spending, and if that time is spent wisely or not.
ReplyDeleteAllyson Brough
I've noticed recently that the first thing I do when I get home is check Facebook. I don't quite understand why I do, I think now it's just become a habit. But I do notice there are negative effects of social media. Facebook and Instagram are big ones for me. I think it's easy to compare yourself to others and be jealous of their lives. For example, a lot of my friends are studying abroad in Europe and they are constantly posting pictures of their adventures. It really makes you upset when you see people having the time of their life and you are working hard in school. I think comparing is becoming more and more of a problem.
ReplyDelete-Natasha Pruhs
When I'm bored or sitting somewhere waiting, I always find myself on Facebook and the social sites. I don't usually put anything on Facebook or update my statuses. I just like to see what other people are posting and liking.
ReplyDeleteCan having a Facebook cause many insecurities in kids today?
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DeleteDo you consider Facebook relaxing? or do you simply just need it and constantly are checking it? I personally never caught on to Facebook, but it seems to me that people treat it almost as if it were a drug that they needed to consume.
ReplyDeleteAustin Fotou
What is the reason you get on Facebook? Do you get on to watch some small clips/videos? Are you on it to cyber stoke someone? Are you on it to catch up with friends? Tell me your reasons to get on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteMarissa Winter
I think it's easy for people to get addicted to Facebook because it's an easy way to have a social interaction. Keeping up friends takes work. You have to reach out to them, find time to spend with them, plan activities, and so on. However, Facebook allows you to easily keep in touch with people. You also get the gratification of a so a social interaction without putting in as much effort.
ReplyDeleteLevi Skinner
I agree with the fact that people can get addicted to their phones and technology, but i don't think it is necessarily a bad thing, because at least people are communicating and sharing ideas.
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