Like this image it seems that today we have all the knowledge we want right at the tip of our fingers. For example, if I asked you what year the cellphone was invented, you could just Google it instead of looking in an encyclopedia. Although I grew up in this time period I still remember when there were no smart phones or even much texting. Heck, there wasn't even Facebook one decade ago if you think about it. People nowadays are using cellphones even more than they talk to people in some cases.
Think about this, "Do you get on your phone sometimes just to avoid conversation with some people?" Whether it be to text or to check on Facebook or Twitter what you are doing at that moment is most likely pointless. Let's pretend your a college student and while waiting for class you see most of your classmates in the hall and you don't really know one another. Instead of just sitting on your phone looking on the internet, texting, or even acting like you're texting why don't you just go talk to one of them. In the end even if they didn't like you at least you tried and in most cases you could even make a new friend. Just think, next time you are waiting for class instead of sitting silently on your phone you could be talking to that friend you made just last week while waiting for class.
Technology has really changed a lot of us today. Even though I am not that old, like I said, I remember times when you didn't text or get on Facebook. If you went and asked maybe a 12-15 year old today about how much they spend their time on Facebook or on the phone I'm sure most of them would say a lot. In today's time it seems everyone at least knows how to work a computer to some degree. In the past a lot of people wouldn't even have computers. Whenever I am in my Chemistry class it seems that everyone in there in on a laptop computer, while I am part of the uncommon group using just pencil and paper to take all notes.
I have a younger sister and it seems that most times whenever I talk to her she is on her phone texting someone. Most times my older siblings and I will make fun of her and say, "Your not that popular get off your phone and just have fun or help us out." I am making myself sound to innocent though. I must admit I get on my phone a lot so what I said earlier about being on the phone for pointless reasons, is from my own experience, but also from one of my close friends whose admitted to doing the same. Technology is using up more of our time than we think. I've put down my phone for a couple days before and let me tell you it was great especially because it was while on a fishing trip.
Overall, all I'm saying is that I think a lot of us are using technology way to much from personal experience and people I've met. I won't judge anyone for what they want to do, but just for one day I urge you to put down your phone and see how it is without having to worry about checking your phone all day.
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