Eric Harris kept extensive documentation of his thoughts and plans on his website. Although it did not include his motives like his journal, the ‘blog’ included statements about his making of pipe bombs. The parents of Brooks Brown, Judy and Randy, notified the police of the website. Eric unintentionally gave law enforcement a written confession of his intent to kill, two years before the massacre (165). The actions of the police during this period seemed less urgent than it should have been.…
Nicholas Carr believes that smartphones distract and give negative impacts on millennials’ minds. He uses several rhetorical devices to prove his point. In the article there is diction, appeals, and imagery present to convince the readers that he is correct with a valid point. When I read this article, it did change my view on how smartphones affect me. It makes me consider reducing the the time I spend on mine.…
In “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” Nicholas Carr asserts that the introduction of the internet and the use of it has changed behavior patterns of its users, notably, in areas of concentration. These changes can be seen in how users of the internet interact with various webpages they come across. For example, instead of reading an article in its entirety, the user may just skim over it before moving on to the next webpage (737). Carr supports his stance by mentioning past innovations, and the changing of the user’s behaviors with the introduction of new technology.…
In the article, “Hooked on Our Smartphones,” author Jane Brody argues that smartphones are taking over our lives in a negative way, by spending countless hours using them, which is affecting our health. She claims people are hooked on technology, and should take a break and enjoy everything around us. Psychotherapist, Nancy Colier “ask ‘what really matters?’ in life” (Par 3). The author develops her argument by using multiple examples and sitting credible outside sources.…
In the article “How smartphones hijack our minds” by Nicholas Carr, it expresses his views on how the overuse of phones are beginning to take over our lives. Primarily, the author argues that smartphones were made to be addictive. Smartphones have endless tools and functions with such convenience at the user's fingertips (Carr). Therefore, in the…
Increasing studies show there are health risks to staying connected to the digital world. Learn how just the act of putting your cell phone down can make you happier. Do you ever think how often you check your phone? Whether it’s a text, a notification, or just to open the home screen and waste time? A study by Qualtrics and Accel found that young people check their phones up to 150 times per day.…
Cell Phones Are Severely Affecting Our Lives Portable devices such as smartphones, tablets, or iPods cause tons of problems in modern day society. Social media judges my generation harshly and it makes people feel bad about themselves. It also gives us problems in our lives, like fighting with friends, giving us distractions, and/or causing health problems. Think about it, when you go to bed, do you play around on your phone until you fall asleep? Admit it, you have done this more than once.…
The circle of feedback must have a strong allure because many of the students interviewed did show behavioral signs of addiction. For example, 60% of students said they felt uncomfortable when they were not in the presence of their phone. A common sign of addiction is when one feels discomfort or anxiety when their phone is not near them because it shows a possible dependence. This dynamic is similar to how a drug addict would feel withdrawal when they stop the intake of drugs. Another red flag is the random checking of a phone: turning it on or off for no reason; 85% of the students surveyed did this.…
In society these days people are constantly glued to their phones. They cannot take their eyes off of their phones for even a minute out of fear that they will miss something. Many are guilty of this bad habit. Phones have corrupted people’s minds and have made them believe that texting or emailing are the only forms of communication.…
I have noticed my phone often distracts me from studying for my classes. The baseline that I observed was that every time I got bored or my phone buzzed I would pull out my phone to look at or answer it. What usually reinforces my current behavior is that my phone will vibrate, every time I get a text or notification on my phone. The frequency of the…
You know who you are! At the dinner table, it's becoming the norm to constantly check for texts, emails, tweets and Facebook updates. In a darkened theater, there are always several who are multitasking while watching the movie. Women used to go to the Ladies' Room in pairs, but that is obsolete. They now take their phone instead -- and men do, too” ("Smartphone Addiction").…
Are Smartphones taking over people’s lives? In todays age most everyone has some sort of smart phone at his or her fingertips on a daily basis. How did this revolution start and how has it influenced an entire generation of people? Many people believe these smartphones are no harm and should be used as much as possible due to the amount of information at your fingertips while others believe it should be limited as it causes people to have less of an attention span. Whichever side you are on we will see how this device has taken over the world.…
Imagine I’m walking down a road and i’m not aware of a car driving down the road the same direction as i’m walking. The driver gets closer down the road around where i’m walking but I have moved off the road. The driver gets a text and thinks there’s nothing wrong with checking it because it won’t take but a few seconds. He becomes unaware where he’s driving and sees that he’s directly in front of me. He begins frantically swerving to avoid hitting me.…
THE NEGATIVES IMPACT OF SMARTPHONE ADDICTION ON TEENAGERS’ HEALTH (FROM 12 - 19 YEARS OLD) 1. Introduction Nowadays, smartphone has become popular all around the world. People, at least have one smartphone with them. According to Wilcox (2009), the first smartphone was released 22 years ago, exactly in 1993, which was IBM Simon.…
Thesis: Phubbing is a detriment to social interactions and impairs communication. I. (I will begin my presentation phubbing the class.) This is a behavior many of us are familiar with. It is a rude, annoying, and disrespectful behavior many of us have made a habit of.…