CHRISTIAN E.

DE VERA
MATH 1-A

TECHNOLOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Sherry Turkle discusses the Ted talk program in 2012, "Connected but Alone," about how

technology is having a huge impact on our social ties at this age. This is a follow-up to her first

visit on the show in 1996, when chat rooms and online virtual communities were just being

started.She stresses how technology brings us closer together while also separating us from

reality. She is focussing on the world of social media and how it affect us.Turkle demonstrates

that many people wanting recognition, connection, companionship, and communication are

likely to communicate with others using their mobile phones.This is a major problem in our

culture because people rely on their phones, a technology instrument, instead of others or

human beings.

She argues that when individuals want to socialize, they resort to their phones and don't

give full attention to the other people or companions they're with.Family members, friends,

coworkers, and community members feel ignored and do not receive the attention or

engagement they require. She also says that without the demands of friendship, one might

have the appearance of camaraderie.Turkle believes that we should focus our attention on our

relationships with people around us, rather than on our fictitious social media buddies, and that

we should be engaged with actual people in the real world..

 Despite the fact that technology has made communication easier, it may often be a

hindrance to actual dialogue, interpersonal discussions, and relationships.Since the

development of electronics, our communication with other humans has become distinct

because our devices are so powerful from a psychological standpoint that they transform not

just what we do but who we are, how we connect, and where we want to go. It has an impact

on our attitude, determines our preferences, and has the potential to modify our values.We

need meaningful communication at work or school, and especially with family and friends, in

order to find ourselves, develop rapport, and communicate intellectually.Communication is

always changing, and we've grown accustomed to seeing our friends' inter netavatars as if they

were their real faces.

There is a higher risk of sharing information withothers you hardly know than to hangout

with friends and make memories.When technology entices us, we are most vulnerable. Because

we are afraid of closeness, we expect more from it and less from one another.In current

generation, technology or social media addiction is a serious problem. You've probably heard

stories about individuals being hit by a car while crossing the street while using their

smartphones. Any addiction is harmful as it keeps you away from real activities in school,

family, and community.

How our social life is affected by this dense kind of communication. Some argue that social

media is for them to do some thing good for their peers. They have to like their status and

affirm their worth when they see them posting negative vibes.It helps them make friends and

keep them, at least in social media. It gives them a sense of belongingness and gives them a
boost of morale.They get support from kids with the same struggles and help them cope with

their own struggles. For those who are too shy to express them selves,this is the way for them

to open up.But these could be superficial.. Some people spend time alone in their rooms,

isolating themselves from the outside world. They argue that social media allows them to

glimpse the outside world. As a result, when it comes to personal communication, they are

unable to prove what they want to say or they cannot substantiate what they want to

communicate.

Technology sholud not adverse affect people for it was not developed to have an impact this

way . But when we over use it, it hits us when we forget the basic rules and methods.

Being connected takes away from the experience and lessons learned from making a mistake.

Machines are personified by suggesting that they offer companionship. Social networking sites

allow us to post whatever we feel like and lead to automatic listeners; something many feel is

lacking in the real world.