1 1 1 Does Technology Make Us More Alone Harita Patel WRI1001 Professor Erygina February 25, 2022 Does Technology Make Us More Alone (needs ?)Introduction In today's culture, when technology grows at an accelerating rate, technology has become an essential part of our lives because of the many advantages it delivers; technological advancements benefit education, universal healthcare, transportation, and leisure. Technology's positive benefits are often the first thing that comes to mind when people think about how it influences society. Despite the many advantages of social media advertising, it may also have the effect of making individuals feel alone or lonely (Bulmer et al., 2009). Technology offers many advantages, but it also has drawbacks. The more we connect through technology, the more likely we will feel lonely, even if it has enhanced our everyday lives in countless ways. As a result of our dependence on technology, I feel we have become disconnected from one another. Several social media outlets might cause sentiments of jealousy and a false notion that others are more successful than you. According to recent research, because we can see so much but aren't able to participate, we feel more isolated and focused on "stalking" other people's lives (Primack, 2009). Contrary to expectations, it seems that social media has had the opposite effect, making people feel more connected and involved in one the other's lives despite their geographical distance. However, social media has created the impression that people are losing touch with one another, and many have gradually lost the significance of face-to-face dialogue. Rather than obsessing over the lives of others, we should put more effort into cultivating (this sounds like an essay) meaningful connections and relationships with those around us. In nature, we are social beings, yet contemporary civilization prefers to divide instead of bringing us together. Even while social media may seem to fill this need, I believe that our study indicates that this is not necessarily the case (Cyr et al., 2009). (this should go after next sentence)According to the study, social media "disseminates more real social interactions since face-to-face interaction is more constrained." When considering that social media is intended to bring people together, why do we frequently overlook communicating with those who are close to us in favor of the demands of our mobile devices? Because of the scarcity of face-to-face contact, we're having difficulty mastering the fundamentals of communication. Our phones have become an addiction for us. It is possible that social networking may have a detrimental influence on relationships since it will reduce face-to-face connection while increasing time spent on the computer. "It's similar to any other addictive behavior; when you lose control, spend more time online than expected, and substitute online interactions with face-to-face ones, problems arise" (Morrison 2021 ...