Reaction to Attached to Technology and Paying a Price

So, I was asked to write a reflection after reading an article online about technology called, "Attached to Technology and Paying a Price". This article was about a man and how is life completely changed, I think for the bad, after he was exposed to technology. I do agree with this article and don't. I think that technology has changed our lives greatly for both the good and the bad. I also agree that it does change the way we think and behave. There are somethings that we can now do that we couldn't have done without technology. On the other hand, people are becoming addicted to things like their cell phones and Ipods that they are pretty much cutting themselves from the world.

The problem with technology is that it's so addicting. First they made computers and telephones for people's homes and now everything has modernized to a point where you can take almost any electronic device out of your home and use it everywhere. (cell phones, laptops, Ipods, Ipads, you name it..) I just got a new cell phone for Christmas called the Droid Pro. It honestly is like a mini computer. I can do whatever I want to do on this thing. They recently came out with the new Kindles, where you can read books electronically; well there is an application that I can get on my cell phone that acts exactly like a Kindle! I also have access to the internet everywhere I go, which is good and bad. I can check my emails if I need to during the school day and don't have a computer. On the other hand, I always find myself on Facebook or texting in class. Take Mr. Campbell from the article for example. Technology was taking over his life to such an extent that he was losing relationships with his family members. When they went on vacation, one night they were all sitting in the same room together on their own devices. How is that spending quality time with your family on vacation? VACATION, you're supposed to be taking off from work and having a good time, aren't you?!

I don't think that everyone gets addicted to technology. Now me, I am. When I was just online to write this response, when I got stuck and didn't know what to write I went to check my E-mail. (praying for a school cancellation tomorrow!) I also then went and changed my Facebook and did some chatting. I just can't do something without checking something online or even just texting. I constantly have my phone on me and believe a little bit that I will "die without it". It's just that, yes, I am addicted, but I know how to spend time with my family and I know how to prevent technology from completely taking over my life. I still have fun out doors and do other things, not just sit and write emails and texts all day. So, I think that this is a very controversial subject; which I will enjoy listening to what people have to say in our debate tomorrow morning in class! Well, that's all for now. Bye!