Technology is a big part in my life just as it is a big part in most people's lives. The top three technologies in my life are most likely my car, my iphone and my television. I chose these three because these are the three I come in contact with the most and use the most.
My car, Roxanne who is a red 95' Honda Civic Coupe LX has been in my life for six years. Although not new and not without problems I love my car and also need my car. Roxanne has driven me to high school, college, home, work, concerts, family functions, etc while allowing myself to be more independent. These are the ways my car has helped me, my car has also hindered me in terms of my wallet, my lack of excursive and my dependancy on having my vehicle. Now as for my iPhone that I have only had for about a year or so has indeed helped and hindered me in many ways. Having an iPhone keeps me in touch with my family, friends, boyfriend, classmates and colleagues. It also keeps me updated on my emails, Facebook, twitter and other networking tools; which can be seen as helping and also hurting people's social and interactive skills. My phone has helped me in emergencies of being lost, without a ride, in need of finding out information found on the internet. Yet it has hindered my focus at times, my independence, my problem solving and even social skills. As for my television it has helped me relax, gain knowledge on what is happening in the world on the news, it has introduced me to influential and inspirational films, documentaries, etc. Although it has made me a better procrastinator, more of a couch potato, has gotten in the way of experiences going on in the outside world.
As I now look at both sides of the spectrum, the pros and the cons of the biggest technologies in my life I think it is all how we use those technologies to either help or hurt. If we create an equal balance or stop and notice the pros and cons of our technological dependancies than they can be used more efficiently and affectively.
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