2. Intro
• Technology has advanced rapidly in my life time. This repot will share both
my personal experience and beliefs as well as research conducted to prove
my ideas. Through rapid advancements in technology many changes have
caused our population to become socially isolated. This social isolation will
be presented through three major technological issues:
portability, reliance and spectrum. These issues will be explored in detail
allowing for a better understanding of technological isolation.
3. Portability
• The portability of technology allows people to stay active on mobile tech
devices. Three major issues brought up by portable electronics are:
• Head phones (personal music devices)
• Cell phones
• Multimedia (internet, games, etc.)
4. Head phones
• Headphones have been around for a long time allowing consumers to
listen to their music on their own. Music is a very important part of many
peoples lives and truly a part of humanity.
• Through the popularity of portable music and downloading our early
generations are enjoying music differently than in past. Simon
Tatz, Director of Communications for the Mental Health Council of
Australia states; “Downloading and listening to music on iPods and MP3
players (like the Kindle and watching programs on a mobile) are essentially
individual pursuits.” (Tatz)
• Headphones are a perfect example of how technology has changed the
way that we carryout social tasks. Downloading and listening to music on
your own and discovering albums with your best friends are two complete
different social experiences.
• We must understand how important our social enjoyment is and not allow
headphones to take music over completely.
5. Cell phones
• Cell phone technology has gotten to a
point where everyone is connected at all
times. Many advantages can be found in
having constant communication.
• However it is important that we do not
allow our cellular socializing to become
acceptable as enough. Meaning we can
not allow ourselves to eliminate face time
for cellular communication.
• Cell phones in our current time don’t only
allow us to talk to others, it also allows us
to be connected to the internet . The
internet on your phone allows issues that
will be discussed later in the presentation
to be portable.
6. Multi Media
• Along with the cell phone many other
multimedia devices are portable and
carry the negative effects of technology
with them as well.
• The Tablet is a new device that is taking
our society by storm essentially giving
people all the advantages of a
computer in the palm of their hand.
• Having a fully functioning computer on
the go brings up many issues such as
distraction from school for children and
work for others. These tablets are used
for such things as games and net
surfing which if used at improper times
can be detrimental, the devices
portability increases the chances of
that greatly.
7. Reliance
• Reliance on technology is a dangerous issue because as we continue to
advance it becomes harder and harder for us to escape the grasp of
technology. This reliance can be seen clearly in these areas of our lives:
• Work
• Social interaction
8. Work
• There are many different styles of careers in our society, some reliant on computer
technology and others that are not. More and more jobs are becoming involved in
someway or another with computers.
• As companies become reliant on computers and phones issues can arise. Employees are
being put behind desks more and more, interactions in the workplace are being
conducted over computers and phones.
• The Chartered Society of
Physiotherapy says: “health risks
come from the poor posture which
these environments tend to foster
and ultimately this can lead to neck
and back pain for the individuals
who spend too much time working
in front of their electronic devices.”
(Health 2012) The time at work in
combination to the average time
spent on electronic devices at
home can cause these serious
problems.
9. Social Interaction
• Social interactions we have between each other are a
very important part of mental health.
• In a 2012 News Track article it was written that: “Now
we are more accustomed to depend on our hand held
device to communicate to our friends, family, relatives
and acquaintances rather than encountering them
physically.” (NI Wire)
• Our social lives are becoming reliant on our
technological devices, meaning instead of having to be
social in person we are able to do it through our
devices. The want to be socially active is lost because
of how easy it is to do it though technology.
10. Spectrum and Availability
• Technology has become so vast and created so many paths for accessing
its greatness. Being able to experience advances such as the internet
creates a great way to learn and experience many things, however issues
have evolved such as:
• Ease of access
• Large spectrum
11. Ease of access
• Technology is everywhere! The constant availability of these tools make it
both easy and seemingly necessary to use them.
• Access to the internet at all times is a major concern. Using the internet at
all times can create a reliance on it and enables people to stop living their
lives in a social way. Whole society's are being constructed online and
creates a false reality for those that are deeply involved.
Along with constant availability
comes the use by children.
Technology is being developed
in order to be used by younger
and younger children. This is
embedding bad habits and
causing children to become
dependant on technology, they
no nothing else.
12. Large Spectrum
• Virtually everything is available through
technology. Knowledge can be gained on
a vast number of topics, which can cause
people to stop learning and discovering
in natural way.
The availability of almost all possible
sights and sounds allows us to forget how
amazing the real experiences can be.
13. Conclusion
• Over all the three main issues that were
discussed in this presentation:
portability, reliance, as well as spectrum and
availability of technology are having negative
effects on social aspects of life.
14. REFERENCES
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• Malone, Michael s. (May 15, 2009). Young People Cop to It: Technology Is Bad for Us. ABC News.
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/Economy/story?id=7590263&page=1
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http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/4/10/69-How-Mobile-Technology-
causes-Social-Isolation.html
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