Persuasive Essay About Technology

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Albert Einstein once said, “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” This quote is fully representative of society today. It has distracted us from..... One second my best friend just texted me… Ok what was I saying?.. Oh right; It has distracted us from our studies, our loved ones, and even our driving. Technology is making us less intelligent, oblivious to our surroundings, and antisocial. Technology is everywhere from the cell phone in your pocket, to the lights in your house. It has consumed our time and money and is a part of our daily lives. Honestly, can you tell me that you do not have technology? This includes cell phones, laptops, and tablets. My guess is that your cell phone …show more content…

Sometimes, I catch myself typing in simple equations like 56+2. If people would think before they act, they would know that the answer is 58, but instead they just typed in numbers and simply pressed a button because it was easier than thinking for themselves. Technology creates easy access to everyday actions. For example, most people would prefer typing a paper rather than writing one. Not to mention, when teens are typing to each other they use “text language.” For example, "Haha omg ur so funny", has become an accepted way to communicate in today 's society. It is completely normal to see numbers and shortened words in messages on a teenagers cell phone. Instead of typing out an extra few letters, they use this language to get their message out …show more content…

In today’s society it seems as though people care more about how many likes you can get on a picture than they do on their own dignity. People may like a music artist and follow their page, but as soon as they follow that page, inappropriate material become accessible. Now there are thousands of likes on this picture of a woman in sparse clothing that could easy be interpreted as being ___ clothed is a “good” thing and since everyone liked the picture of a woman, why would they not like their picture. Whether they feel it is right or not, they will do it because it gets them more likes. “The current explosion of digital technology not only is changing the way we live and communicate, but is rapidly and profoundly altering our brains (Carr). When someone stays up all night staring at their cell phone, it is changing their sleep schedule. Blue enriched light that is emitted from mobile devices can suppress the body’s release of melatonin at night (Hiscott). Melatonin is the key hormone that controls someone 's internal clock, and when not enough is released, a body is oblivious to when it is supposed to be asleep. Sleep is crucial for successful development in a young child’s

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