VOX Bored and lonely? Blame your phone.
Our emotions today are radically different from what 19th-century Americans felt. That’s partly due to technology.
Stress and Technology
I am often concerned for my children and other young people. The younger generations are much more reliant on or addicted to their technology than I hope to ever be.
An older person in my life was frustrated that I often do not answer my cell phone or text back quickly. They thought that since I had all this cool technology, I would be accessible when ever they wanted me... I then explained to them that "I have this technology for my convenience, not yours..."
Of course they did not think much of that answer... :-)
What are your thoughts on this topic and the linked articles?
Our emotions today are radically different from what 19th-century Americans felt. That’s partly due to technology.
Stress and Technology
I am often concerned for my children and other young people. The younger generations are much more reliant on or addicted to their technology than I hope to ever be.
An older person in my life was frustrated that I often do not answer my cell phone or text back quickly. They thought that since I had all this cool technology, I would be accessible when ever they wanted me... I then explained to them that "I have this technology for my convenience, not yours..."
Of course they did not think much of that answer... :-)
What are your thoughts on this topic and the linked articles?
In hind sight, I should have left this portion here. :-)
ReplyDelete"Using technology to read about Trump stresses me out." Laurie
Laurie,
ReplyDeleteMaybe you need to watch more "cat / toddler videos" until closer to the election. :-)