As technology becomes a more influential part of human society, questions are raised considering its impact on society. Clive Thompson’s article, Smarter than You Think: How Technology Is Changing Our Minds for the Better, addresses this issue by stating that technology has a positive effect on society. Jenna Wortham’s article, I Had a Nice Time with You Tonight. On the App., presents a similar argument, but takes a different approach, by making her argument more grounded in everyday life. Thompson’s analysis of how technology positively affects humanity can help shed light on Wortham’s observations about present day technology’s positive effects on communication.…
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 And Then Steve Said, “Let There Be an iPhone”, Fred Vogelstein reveals Grignon’s and other Apple employees attitudes towards the release of the iPhone by following its malfunction process and its cultural influence. Grigion a senior engineer for Apple represents his role in the successful company and how through many phases and developments, they were able to launch the presentation of the first iPhone without any malfunctions live. Vogelstien exposes the series of steps in the development of the iPhone in a lengthy and precautious process of the successful launch for the presentation of the iPhone, which includes the individual roles of each member of Apple and the malfunctions of the prototypes and the ability of engineers…
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, “Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation,” author Jeanne Twenge argues that the release of the iPhone and other smart phones has had a detrimental effect on current generation children, teens, and young adults. Twenge wrote this article to start warning and showing us just how much smartphones really affect our lives and the lives of our peers. I believe this article is the scary truth, and people can deny it all they want, but the facts and data is given which is indisputable. There are many glaring issues brought to light by Twenges article. Throughout the article Twenge hits on various major points that really define the situation at hand.…
This new tech era has made communication stronger than ever and will keep improving with time. The authors Nicholas Carr and Kevin Kelly have different opinions on how technology has affected society throughout time. One point that both authors have reached to, is that people use too much technology in their daily life.…
Personally, my iPhone is a way for me to escape my tasks for a moment to breathe during my busy day. For many others however, we have become enslaved to this personal bubble, rarely letting anyone in (Turkle). Because we live in a society driven by consumerism, it's extremely easy to fall into this frame of mind. We mistake strong connections for lightning fast internet service instead of a respectful hug or handshake. After remarking on how the world constantly welcomes technological advances, Amos says, "Now, computers are growing ever more powerful even as they decrease in size, and they are now being embedded invisibly into the Internet of Things, into contactless interfaces, and into our daily lives" (Amos).…
Every so often a new phone comes out or a new wifi router better than the old one. Hearing hundreds of reasons why it 's better or faster only tempt people, especially gen Z, to upgrade to the latest and greatest. In the article, Slot Machine in Your Pocket, Tristan Harris talks about how people become addicted to their phones just like slot machines and how people, on average, check their phones more than 100 times a day. In the article, "Is Google Making Us Stupid?", Nicholas Carr refers to many sources about what google and the internet have done to us. Technology has changed many things including the way we do things.…
Technology shapes the world. Phones, tablets, computers and a myriad of other gadgets litter every home. Social media connects people living in different parts of the world to each other. Information is readily available through the internet and can enhance knowledge on anything interesting. Recent technological advances have changed the world and the future of the tech world looks bright.…
I walked down the street. One person passed by; I tried to smile at them but their head was down. Another person strolled by and the same thing happened. I began to observe that people are consumed by their phones and other devices. I quickly became frustrated that checking my phone every hour didn’t give me the same satisfaction as it used to.…
Each newest IPhone comes out we instantly need it, why? Our generation has grown up on the advancement of technology, which ‘slowly kills us’. The addiction to the newest IPhone or electronic is the evil in society today, especially social media. We are the good we can use it to change to world, or do nothing. Technology has taken such a toll on the development of science, we are now…
But Black Mirror isn’t just about the technology we carry around in our pockets that are supported by the “Cloud” (that ephemeral concept of service) which requires mind-boggling millions of square feet of brick and mortar servers around the world to store and pump out our personal data measured in exabytes (of which 30% is porn). Black Mirror is a dire warning of what’s underneath our obsession and dependence on those sleek, stylish devices. The real question Brooker’s series asks isn’t some journalistic softball about whether we’re being exploited by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook, but rather why our lives are so devoid of deeper benefits and beliefs that would normally compel us to look away from those ubiquitous screens and face the issues of our lives and times. It’s not what we think and say about technology – it’s what our technology…
The Apple iPhone is an innovative way to search the web, communicate, and navigate through life. The day I got my iPhone changed how I viewed technology. The simplicity of such a small device seemed like a dream; it allowed me to share all my information between my MacBook, iPad, and iPhone, making it easier to complete homework, check my email, and communicate. I enjoyed the ability to speak to Siri and receive an instant update of all my notifications or GPS to the nearest gas station with only a touch of a button. I love the accessibility and style of the iPhone.…
The topic of the book Magic and Loss focuses on the Internet. The positive effect it has on the society, how influential it is, and the exploration and transition it withholds. Internet is a parallel universe that we live in besides earth, and we constantly teleport from one to another. While others argue that the internet, is cruel, ruins your energy, and causes health problems which is partially true, other belief that it is empowering, enlightening, inspiring and a work of art.…
When users think about a divorce from their Apple or Android devices, the idea of exclusivity vs. variety comes to mind. Each company offers different models at different price points, but with Android variety is their key selling point. There are over eighty Android models to choose from within all the major carriers. This is a way to ensure that there is a clear cut option that satifiys a user’s lifestyle and meets their mobile needs precisely. On the contrary, Apple only offers six basic models that are currently…