The majority of the world’s population owns a technological device. Although some may say that phones and tablets are a great time-passing activity that doesn’t have any side effects, I’d beg to differ.
For starters, technology makes it incredibly easy to connect with other people – wherever they live. A few clicks can put you in touch with someone on the other side of the world. This can be amazing for forming friendships with people you might never meet otherwise. It also helps us stay close to friends and family who live far away. Video calls, group chats, and social networks allow us to share moments instantly, even when distance keeps us apart.
Even though you are connected every minute of the day, connection doesn’t always mean closeness. Many people online have hundreds of followers and “friends”, but how many of them are real friends? Social media often gives us a false sense of popularity. We might spend hours scrolling through posts instead of talking to the people around us. Sometimes, online conversations feel shallow, and it’s easy to misunderstand each other without face-to-face communication. Technology can even make us feel lonely when we compare our lives to the “perfect” lives others show online.
Overall, I think technology should be used wisely and shouldn’t be thought of as something to exploit. The key is to actually balance out human (real-life) interactions with digital experiences. Don’t forget that if you try to exploit technology unwisely, technology will exploit your precious time.