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The Benefits Of Dependence On Technology

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In recent years, technology has taken huge steps forward. Things that past generations only dreamed of have come to fruition. Undoubtedly, technology has presented the world with numerous benefits and opportunities. With the aid of technology, the field of medicine has greatly improved. Answers to all of life’s questions lie just one click of tap away. Self-driving cars loom large on the horizon. Technology has made people’s lives so much easier and better, or has it? While technology has brought about many benefits, many problems have risen as well. Dependence on technology has driven the world too far. Americans depend too much on technology because it affects cognitive skills and attention, makes its users too dependent on it, creates a …show more content…

Personally, I have experienced this in my own life. Although I do not use social media, I have used Google Hangouts on occasion. When using Hangouts, I have found myself chatting superficially about random issues with my “friends” and not truly making friendships. At times, I have spent time with other people, almost all of them texting away on their phones, oblivious to their surroundings. Also, people tend to project a superficial image of their lives that makes their lives seem wonderful and perfect. Sometimes, this can lead others to feel depressed that their lives seem so much worse. Relationships encapsulate much more that what social media provides. Thirdly, technology presents dangers to online security. Nowadays, the threat of cyberattacks exists in a very real way. Since technology dominates culture, hackers can possibly access virtually everyone’s personal information. Over four billion people had their identities stolen last year according to the Business Insider (Cole). In addition, sixty-four percent of Americans have experienced some form of data-theft, according to the Pew Research Center (Olmstead and Smith). Many major companies, such as Yahoo and Target, have fallen prey to hackers. While smartphones have made it much easier to accomplish tasks on the go, many people do not take adequate steps to best ensure security. According to a survey by

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