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What is technology doing to us socially?





This isn't an infrequent topic to read about in recent years, but it is definitely something I consider relevant to most and necessary to point out.
'What would happen if the titanic happened now?' This is also a question that many have posted on their networks, think about it. This image is probably the best reflexion or answer to the question.
I am 90% sure most would be trying to take a snap of what was happening and make it trending topic!

We are living in a time where people find it easier to socialise virtually than in real life, I must admit I for one have an account on many social networks, and use them frequently, I do not however consider myself to be addicted to them. I do not feel I need to check them every 10 seconds, but use them mainly when I am bored.

A few days ago, I went out with some friends for a night out and there was a moment, or a few, where everyone was on their mobile, whether it was checking Instagram, Snapchat or their messages I don't know, all I know is it is impossible to go out with anyone and not have them check their phones, I am talking about teenagers or young adults, not everyone!

So think about it, if we are becoming so dependant on mobile technology and social networking, what is going to happen in ten years from now? For example, if you ask a group of girls or boys who are in relationships where they met their partner, the majority will probably say through the Internet in some way. This is something I find quite sad, I think people should be meeting people in person, that's where half of the fun is isn't it? Where is the fun in talking to someone every 15 minutes on fb messenger or WhatsApp? What happened to the late night surprise visits, or the random calls that made someones day? I'm no romantic myself but this virtual nonsense is getting out of hand.



Another thing I noticed, a about a week ago I visited a little city called Granada with some friends, we took a little walk around the city in the afternoon and decided to head up to the 'mirador' to get a good view of the city, the snowy mountains in the background and the famous Alhambra. The view was really something I must say, however, the majority got up the hill took the picture and headed straight back down again, ignoring the amazing architecture around them, failing to appreciate the cobbled hand laid stone paving, omitting the little children laughing and playing, those who haven't been brainwashed and sucked it to the virtual world, and the church next to the mirador, well they probably didn't even realise it was there. Most were more interested in getting the picture to say 'been there, done it'. Well is hasn't really been done if you didn't even take in the cultural inspirations...

Obviously, technology advances and mobile phones are also simplifying many things, but are the positives outweighing the negative impact it is having on our social behaviour and communication skills, by skills I just mean they was each of us interact with another. It's really quite simple.

If you have found this interesting, I recommend you read 'Dimensions of leisure for life' by Human Kinetics, gets you thinking about the way out lives are changing, for better and for worse.

What about you all, do you think technology advances is having a positive or negative impact in today's world?






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