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The Parallel Evolution of Technology, Social Media, Connectivitiy & Isolation
- 1. The Parallel Evolutionof Technology, Social Media, Connectivity & Isolation Image by haglundc By: Steven Hawthorne
- 2. In order toconnect prior to the invention of the internet, the telephone or the telegraph… …we were required to interact through face- to-face conversation or through letters.
- 3. To be connectedsocially, we needed verbal interaction in social settings. Image by thetaxhaven
- 4. With the inventionof the telegraph, the telephone and the radio… …we were suddenly able to communicate with others hundreds of kilometers away. Image by Alex RagoneSource: MIT, The Telephone
- 5. Once television came along,people could actually see what was happening around the globe. Image by dailyinvention
- 6. Finally came today’s technologies,connecting us even more easily. Image by Yutaka Tsutano
- 7. Not only have modern technologies madeit easy to connect… …but social media like Facebook & Twitter allow instant global connection. Image by SalFalko
- 8. This availability ofcommunication via the internet and social media has created a dependence on technology for interaction. Source: Andrew Lutfala, Technology imposes social isolation Image j&tplaman
- 9. It would appearthat we are more connected than ever before… …since there has only been a small to modest drop in adult discussion networks since 1985. Image by Phil HilfikerSource: Hampton et al., Social Isolation and New Technology
- 10. Specifically, the sizeof the core discussion group has decreased by 1 person since 1985. Image by CRASH:candy Source: Hampton et al., Social Isolation and New Technology
- 11. Importantly, only 6%of Americans have no one to discuss important matters… ….or who they consider “especially significant” Image by Mo RizaSource: Hampton et al., Social Isolation and New Technology
- 12. So it appearswe’re as socially connected as ever before, but are we physically connected to others? Image by Justin Marty
- 13. How often are we socializing andit is unacceptable to use a phone… … but we need to check for updates? Image by “Nemo’s great uncle”
- 14. People then oftencreate excuses to leave that social setting and check their ever nagging technology. Source: Dirk vom Lehn, Technology and Social Interaction Image by Dawn
- 15. And it wouldappear people do use their technology to check nagging social media… …the total daily minutes spent on social media increased from 88.48 minutes in 2011 to 121.18 minutes in 2012. Source: Donald Remy, Technology: a social interaction or distraction? Image by William Warby
- 16. 40% of studentsin a survey by Cisco Systems, Inc. expressed internet being more important than dating or going out with friends. Source: Veronica Vela, Study shows Internet is replacing real social interaction Image by Paul Walsh
- 17. How many importantopportunities have you accidentally missed out on… …because you were plugged into some piece of technology or social media? Image by Mike Love
- 18. Similarly, it hasbecome far too easy to drown out the outside world on purpose using technology. Image by Jenny Poole
- 19. To avoid this,many families create “device free zones”… …but this does not solve the entire problem. Source: Sherry Turkle, The Flight From Conversation Image by Paul Mayne
- 20. Though we maychoose not to use our phones, tablets, laptops and ignore our social media accounts… …the notifications keep pouring in.Image by Ash Kyd
- 21. So it wouldappear that technology is helping to keep us socially connected… …but physically, we’ve developed habits that isolate us physically from those surrounding us. Image by zilverbat.
- 22. All images arefrom Flickr and are licensed under the Creative Commons Non-Commercial Share-Alike 3.0 agreement Photo Credits
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