Obsess Wit Technology

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Obsess with Technology 1. Introduction For my Research Essay, I plan to explore the topic of the obsession with technology. This topic is important now because it is clear that most of us cannot get through the day without being in the circle of technology. We as a a society have grown attached to our cell phones and other electronic devices that connect us to others in real time. We have become one of the advanced nations in the world, creating easier ways to get tasks done quickly. Our ability to depend on technology have given our memory a break which is what everyone wants. However it has taken a toll on how we function in our day to day activities. It has become our new air. We are unconscious of how much we use it just like how we use air. Without technology we would not be able to imagine how life would be. Some people get angry when there computers or Blackberrys crash instead of getting angry over a break up. 2. Methods To address this question, my Research Essay will rely on the following primary research such as interviews and observations. My secondary research will rely on books, Steve Jobs by Walter Issacson and Understanding our obsession with Technology and overcoming its hold on us by Larry D. Rosen. I plan to interview three people, a corporate lawyer, a stay at home mom and 2 college students, male and female. I have selected them because a corporate lawyer is someone who is always on the run and working on Wall Street clients expect to have you on call any time. A stay at home mom I think would be the opposite to a lawyer because she's not in high demand by the public, which means not a lot of people need to get in contact with her. These two college students would be great examples of how we are trained to never miss a call or the need to reply as soon as possible. In my interview / survey, I will ask them the

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