How do digital technologies affect human interactions and personal relationships in our society? Will they change intimacy, self-reflection, and face-to-face communication entirely in the wrong ways?Within this topic, we need to explore the idea of technology and social media bringing people together.In the article '' No need to call'' which is written by Turkle, she focuses on the way people communicate with phones and how its bad influences on our relationship.Whereas, in another article ''I had a nice time with you tonight, on the APP'', Wortham-the writer, explains that having a smartphone helps shorten time and space from one another through using apps on the phone.Although digital technologies have some drawbacks when they come to
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However, it only makes us satisfy in a short-term and then become worse and the worst in the long-term when it takes you away from face-to-face interaction.''We've given ourselves something so gratifying that we can forget other ways we can communicate''(Wortham 395).A good relationship needs a lot of communication help; the more we rely on communication tools that take away from physical contact, the more our future generations will become limited.However, what if we are too shy to start a direct conversation, or if we need to have a private conversation while stuck in a public place? In that situation, message applications may prefer because it helps us plan out and revise messages; whereas for a face-to-face needs an immediate response in which without a suitable answer, may lead to awkwardness.Technology is an essential key to the maintenance of a relationship as Wortham argues ''In my experience, however, I've found the opposite to be true, especially as more and more of my daily interactions with friends, colleagues, and family happen through a screen''(Wortham 396).These are hidden strengths that social media and technology bring in as a new way of communication, also allow people to stay in touch, create memorable experiences, express their feelings, frustration, and happiness through daily
However, it only makes us satisfy in a short-term and then become worse and the worst in the long-term when it takes you away from face-to-face interaction.''We've given ourselves something so gratifying that we can forget other ways we can communicate''(Wortham 395).A good relationship needs a lot of communication help; the more we rely on communication tools that take away from physical contact, the more our future generations will become limited.However, what if we are too shy to start a direct conversation, or if we need to have a private conversation while stuck in a public place? In that situation, message applications may prefer because it helps us plan out and revise messages; whereas for a face-to-face needs an immediate response in which without a suitable answer, may lead to awkwardness.Technology is an essential key to the maintenance of a relationship as Wortham argues ''In my experience, however, I've found the opposite to be true, especially as more and more of my daily interactions with friends, colleagues, and family happen through a screen''(Wortham 396).These are hidden strengths that social media and technology bring in as a new way of communication, also allow people to stay in touch, create memorable experiences, express their feelings, frustration, and happiness through daily