Here are the two articles by Matt Richtel, "Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction" and "Outdoors and Out of Reach." What kinds of arguments do these articles raise against Steven Pinker's suggestion that technology is not as harmful as we think? How do these two articles work together to show digital technology's effects on individuals and society?
I really enjoyed the article ''Outdoors and Out of Reach, Studying the Brain.'' The article tells a ''story'' of a group of professors that go camping without engaging in their technological devices. Matt Richtel tells the story to get the reader thinking about the fact that maybe we're not overreacting when it comes to modern technology, unlike Pinker. I also agree with many points made in the ''Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction'' I agree that kids with a predisposition for procrastinating, now have an easy excuse to longer put things off because technology is everywhere. I think both articles do a good job at convincing the reader that technology is not always a good thing.
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The irony of "Outdoors and Out of Reach" is that the whole point of the rafting trip is to get away from technology and reflect on its impact in daily life but they bring along at least one laptop, a phone, a camera, and a watch. I understand the need for safety out in the wilderness but if this is an experiment by professors shouldn't they eliminate all technology for cause of the experiment?
DeleteI did like this article, it shows that if we can put down our electronic devices we can enjoy ourselves without them. today I see so many people dependent on all these devices that they cant do much without. how much of the world are they missing by being in their electronic gages instead of just living and enjoying life. although these devices can make our life easier we need to know when to put them away and enjoy life.
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People are dependence in technology, children have many reasons to linger. They can spend a lot of time replaying to the text message while before that they still study. Also, if one day, all technology lost or these have problem, we can use it what do we do? although technology helps a lot in social right now, you just need spend a little but time going out side, it will help you more than just focus in the technology. People need to control themselves, don't be control by technology.
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DeleteI think that people are dangerously dependent on technology. Rarely will you see anyone without their phones or any other sort of electronic. I believe that they put on a strain on our relationships with people because we no longer have to actually face people to interact with them. They are also affecting the process of learning by aiding in procrastination; I see it myself every day because I use my technology to procrastinate!
ReplyDeleteMatt Richtels articles work together to elaborate on the impact that electronics are having people today. They, along with Pinkers article, show that too much electronic stimulation is being deemed more harmful than good, if its used in the wrong way. Technology can be beneficial from an academic stand point, but only when used in moderation. The articles even say that those in academic use it on an almost unhealthy level, like many do. From adults to teenagers, technology is becoming inescapable, but we need to learn how to balance it into our lives instead of letting it run our every waking (sometimes resting) moments.
ReplyDeleteI think that both articles gave a great argument towards the amount of distractions we as people go through in our every day lives today, simply by messing with all of the electronic devises that seem to control our lives. It also made me think about the unnecessarily dangerous amount of multitasking I do on a regular basis, and about how I need to rethink my relaxing time.
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I think they're trying to make slightly different points, but Pinker acknowledges the devices are addictive and distracting. I think Richtel presents stronger evidence to the degree to which these impacts have. They both suggest remedies of self control and taking a break from them from time to time.
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With the technology, young people grow up with an immediate response to everything they do. Tasks that take longer and with more focus become harder to do, and the technology is more entertaining than homework. So, their brains become more wired for addiction. The two articles aren't saying that technology is evil and should be avoided or that technology is less efficient. What the authors are saying is that technology lures the youth, and the more they are immersed in technology, the harder it is to be good students, and the harder it is to have a good memory.
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I like how they've got two different views of the same arguement. They've got the kids view about how homework matches up to the everyday allure of waisting our time with socializing. And adults taking a vacation from electronics and how it effects us. Each is pretty much saying electronics may take up a bit too much time. Neither is saying it's really bad tho. Taking a break from it all sounds nice.
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I personally loved both of these articles! I thought that be brought up some very good points! Moderation, Moderation, Moderation is the name of the game with technology i have learned and if i will take anything form this class it is that!
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Computers are responsible for a litany of extended exposure type injuries like back pain or carpel tunnel syndrome. Cell phones emit radiation and suck vast amounts of power from regional power grids that may run on nonrenewable energy like coal. New technology has a huge impact on our daily physical life. How can Steven Pinker suggest that technology is not harmful when there are many examples of the contrary?
ReplyDeleteI think that people are depending on technology now a days. It is easier for us to find things quicker, but at the same time it is easy for us to get distracted as well.
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I like these two articles when I read these article I noticed that today's people's problems and my problems too but at the same time new technologies hels us sometimes. It is not bad all the time. I think we have to use it Wisely.
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They were good articles, they provided facts for their arguments, and still showed that moderation is still important
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I like the idea of taking a break from it all and giving our brains time to process all the things that are going on in our lives. There is so much information going through our heads all the time its hard to keep up.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these articles work great to convey the message that we must use technology in moderation. We get too see the positive effect taking a break from technology has on our brains from reading "Outdoors and Out of Reach," and we soon learn the negative effect we endure when we don't moderate our technology use from reading "Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction".
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