Social media can create a false sense of reality because a lot of things on social media are not what they seem. Many teens want to obtain these false realities which creates disappointment in themselves. From the article, there is evidence to prove why people become so easily addicted to social media. Social media engages the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex and using this part of the brain creates a natural inclination to social media compulsiveness. I believe excessive use of social media is more dangerous for young adults because the part of the brain that does the decision making is still growing and developing.
The problem is Americans are bound to their phones. The cell phone companies are relying on us to talk and text all of the time. Americans are addicting to using their cell phones. Personally I think we rely so much on technology that when fails all of us are in for a huge wake up is call. Technology is a wonderful thing, we should just not
People need to be more careful when posting about things because no matter what, it will always be permanent online. Jung’s “ The Negative Effects of Social Media on Society and Individuals” points out many reasons on how social networking has its flaws. The reasoning of cyber-bullying, false sense of connection, and lack of privacy should be pointed out to the ones who don’t understand what the negative effects are online. People are blinded by the addictive quality of networking than really seeing the problems of
The increasing prevalence of digital technology has created widespread debate of the implications of excessive use of mobile phones. Since being introduced into society, mobile phones have received much media attention as considerable debates arise in questioning the supposed dangers of overusing them. In conjunction with research carried out by Brainhealth research project, Dr. Bland’s feature article “Too much information” argues that the overexposure of mobile phones can put Australians at the risk of ‘brain burnout.’ Accompanied by a cartoon, the article seeks to make Australians more aware of the dangers posed mobile phones. The author employs a confident but balanced tone to stress to his audience about the risks associated with overexposure of mobile phones. Bland use of inclusive language such as “our”,” we” and “I” allow him to create a sense of community between his audience and himself.
Social issues A major social issue in my generation is technology such as cell phones, computers, tablets etc… The 2000’s is mainly based off of social media like the wide spread of “My Space and other cites that connect you with people around the world. I think we all spend way too much of our time entertaining other people. Social media is not being used in the right way, which I think its harming people. Certain things should be monitored more closely especially pertaining to people of a younger age group. All of this technology is really hurting people and not actually helping them.
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Dear City Councilmen, Cell phones have changed our world in so many ways; some positive and some negative. In my opinion cell phones have changed the world for the better in technical matters. Without cell phones our world would not be where it is now-a-days and as advanced as it needs to be without them. As far as being a distraction, they have become very dangerous as well. People say for people walking and on the phone is even dangerous, but let alone people on the phone and driving.
Cell phone usage and texting while driving is growing tremendously in the United States. When it comes to driving, we have to be very careful because not only can we harm our lives but others as well. Texting has become a new rave to teenagers. Every time a teenager has a bit of free time, they start texting to find out about the latest gossip. This includes when driving as well.
Supporting Details: a. On the social life, people tend to interact in a virtual life; therefore, the real social interaction between friends and family was is being ignored and disappearing gradually. b. On the economic life, people buy expensive smartphones and costly devices for the only reason of keeping in touch with their virtual friends while there are walking in the street, sitting in the bus, or even waiting in a queue. c. On the personal life, people especially teenagers have become highly addicted to this new drug which is social networks.
Beyond doubt, the cell phone is one of the biggest inventions of all time. We all know what life before this little cute gadget was. I use my cell phone to make my life easier – it’s my alarm clock, my watch, and my music player. Unfortunately, nowadays with all these fancy characteristics the phone becomes an accessory more then a necessity. People forget why and where they are using their phone and very often make someone else’s life miserable.