Are You Over Connected Analysis

The article Are you ‘over-connected’? published by the British Broadcasting Corporation BBC on March, 25, 2015 created by Tom Chatfield, addresses the problem of whether or not technology makes us more connected to each other or alienates each other more. Chatfield (2015) took on the perspective when analyzing the use of technology. Not only did Chatfield (2015) focus on the history of technological advancement over the centuries but he also stated how influential in our day to day lives humans have made using technology. Chatfield (2015) declares that humans have grown used to the fact that shared physical space no longer means mutually shared experience. People are so transfixed and obsessed with the using and having the most fashionable

The development of the internet, gadgets and other telecommunications has allowed people to communicate with each other, but by what extent. I agree with Chatfield in his argument as he points out the misuse of technology and how it destroys the experience of face to face conversations.

. Through the use of technology the human mind is able to obtain, learn and process information from thousands of decades before technology itself was even invented. I see technology if used in moderation, as a means which allows the minds of humans to grow, to understand, and to come up with new ways to solve and fix reoccurring problematic situations or events in the 20th century. Chatfield (2015) states “Everywhere we go, we carry with us options far more enticing than the place and moment we happen to be standing within: access to friends, family, news, views, scandals,

So over time it seems human are longer interested with just talking to each other, texting and video chatting are the new means of conversation. With the ability to edit and retouch on social media, humans are able to paint the picture they want to the world. This causes humans to always be “plugged in” or staring at the screen of multiple devices. No longer is the emotional connection felt and so in turn we start acting like machines. Persons who are constantly on their devices are more likely to have low self esteem and tend to post statuses that are mostly negative. But is it not the feeling of emotions that makes us human. In my opinion humans has become a little to self involved and needs to go into time off mode. By choosing to be in charge of their lives humans should take control with some self awareness, mindfulness and attention. Humans should try to be mindful of their surroundings or even the person next to them when walking or sitting in a park. Humans are physically shutting ourselves out of the world, and living in their own bubble. Simultaneously reaching out and closing ourselves off especially from people who love us through the use of