Question

Please type down (easy to copy and paste) your thoughts after reading the paragraphs. (150 words +)

In the TED talk, Adam Atler, a psychologist, studies the effect screen time has on us and how they are able to get us to become so attached to these devices. What he concluded was that there is no stopping cue for social media now. Back then, a stopping cue would be when one completes reading the newspaper. However, now all of the news just keep going down--there is no end to it. When there isn't anything new for that app anymore, there are other apps that would occupy a lot of time doing the same things. He believes that we are spending too much time on things that upset us rather than using that time on memorable moments that we will actually cherish.

Personally, I spend most of my day watching the screen by watching Netflix, Youtube, and interacting with people through social media. I honestly feel like I could be spending this time more wisely but there are aspects of it that I would not consider it to be a waste. I am able to play games with friends that do not go to Stony Brook with me and video chat loved ones at home. It is a great way for me to keep in touch with many people that I am unable to reach in person.

Answer 1

Almost everyone around the world has acknowledged the impact of technology and social networking media on people, especially youngsters. The benefits of technology is incredible but if it is in the wrong hands, for example, if it is in the hands of an adolescent who has a hard time to decide what’s best for them would use it for unnecessary purposes or without any purpose. This would force them to spend more time on the internet and social networking media thus moving away from their essentials and the important things that they should be pursuing such as education, career, working to time etc. Spending more time on the social networking media and gadgets makes people tired thus they also develop a habit postponing what they should be doing vigorously. It’s time people use technology wisely for the development of themselves and not for their downfall.

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