10/02/12_Your Brain on EBooks and Smartphone Apps - 21 views
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Tracy Hill on 02 Oct 12Do you believe you are "too technological for your own good?" In other words, have you ever experienced situations like the author (such as sweeping your finger down a newspaper or forgetting to pay because you're used to having a credit card set up to an account)? If so, please describe. If not, think of an example you have seen or heard another person doing. Do you have a difficult time putting your smart phone or device down? Do you have a constant need to check your email, the Internet or even sports scores? What advice would you give to others about this technology trend? Is it better to depend on technology and ride the wave of the future or put the device down every so often, step away and engage in a paperback book or write a letter?
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Madeline Serraes on 02 Oct 12I do believe that I am too technological for my own good. I have trouble going somewhere and not having my phone with me at all times, if I leave my apartment without my phone it feels like I am missing a body part. I have not had any experience any situations like the author but I do have a friend that is so used to touch screens that when you uses a laptop or PC he touches the screen instead of using the keyboard. I have a very hard time putting my iphone down, I am constantly checking it to see what is going on, im always on the internet and constantly checking my email. I think that it we should try and step back from all of the technology and stop relying on it so much.
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Haley McCarthy on 02 Oct 12My experience was not exactly like the authors but everyday i make fun of my mom for still having a flip phone. But i find whenever i use it im always turning it hoping that the screen would rotate just like my iphone. I then realize im not on an iphone im using my moms historic flip phone. Yes i have difficulty putting my iphone down. I always want to check my texts, facebook, twitter and instagram but the older generations dont understand that. My grandparents scream at me for always being on my phone but they need to realize this is how my generation communicates. It will always be good to take a step back and write a letter instead of emailing. But i think its a good idea to stay up to date with all technology for our generation so we do not fall behind.
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Sydney Engelberger on 02 Oct 12I don't think I have ever done what the author did with swiping the news paper, maybe I have come close to doing it but realized what I was reading with before doing that. An example I have done is trying to use a non touch screen phone as touch screen and not being able to figure out why it wasn't working. I definitely am addicted to my phone I get antsy when it isn't near me. I think although I struggle to do it it would be better to put the device down sometimes and read a paperback or write a letter instead of an email. I think this is important to do, and am going to try to do it more.
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Terence Scanlon on 02 Oct 12I have had situations like the author had sliding the newspaper, but I wouldn't say I'm "to technological for my own good". One time I was using my friends smart pone (not an Iphone) and i kept feeling the top right to turn the phone on and literally had no idea how to turn the device on. It was probably because im so geared to turn on an Iphone that my brain was tricked. Sometimes I have a difficult time putting down my phone but I am not constantly checking it unless I'm really bored. Advice I would give others is become engaged in the technological wave because convince and efficiency come from it but also take time to revert to the standard ways of reading and writing.
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Kelly Rose Printon on 02 Oct 12I do not consider myself "too technological for my own good." I do like to text my friends, but I am able to put my phone down during class, studying, gym sessions, and meetings. When I am with my friends and family in person it is especially easy to have my phone away and not feel the urge to check it. I think that I am less dependent on my phone in comparison to my peers because I do not have a smartphone. On my phone, I cannot check Facebook, the news or email. Even though this can be an inconvenience, I like that I can keep these aspects of my life compartmentalized. It helps me focus and live in the moment. However, I am getting an iPhone next week, so I hope that my attitude doesn't change too drastically, but that the smartphone just makes my life a little bit easier. I think that people should adapt and utilize technology, but should not rely on it so heavily that they are unable to function without their phones. For example, I know that if I'm ever lost while driving that I will be able to get the map I keep in my car out and find my home or to my destination without worry, a smartphone would just offer me peace of mind in this type of scenario, but I still encourage people to embrace technology, just don't let it enable you
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Elizabeth Beaudoin on 02 Oct 12I think that most people today are "too technological for their own good," even if we might not even notice how technology is affecting us. I have caught myself multiple times trying to tap my computer screen to select something, forgetting that it is not a touch screen. I do not own an iPhone and only use my iPad occasionally, but technology can quickly change the way we think. I still prefer reading a paperback book over using a Kindle, and writing out letters instead of emailing from time to time. I think that every once in a while it's important for us to put down our smart devices and do something the "old fashioned" way.
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Lillian Gaskill on 02 Oct 12I do not believe that I am too technological for my own good. I'm sure that I have had some type of situation like the author where I have done something because I was so used to using technology, but I cannot think of any event at the moment. I cannot also think of a moment where this has happened to another person and I have witnessed it. I do have difficulty putting my IPhone down. I know when to put it down ex. class but if I don't have to put it down for a certain occasion then it most likely wont be put down. I am always checking things on my phone ex. twitter or facebook. I also feel hopeless when I need to look something up and I don't have my phone with me to look something up. I would tell others to try to not use their devices for everything so that they do not become dependent on that device. It is important to be up to date with technology but it is also important to not become too engrossed in it in case something happens where you cant rely on it.
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Megan DeRitter on 02 Oct 12I am definitely too technological for my own good. I recently received a 2000 Hyundai Elantra from my parents. I went to go press the unlock button in my car for my friend to get in and then realized there was none. In that moment, I had no idea what to do. I just went blank. Then I realized I had to manually lean over the passenger seat and unlock it with my own hand. Also when using my grandmas phone, which is not touch screen I now have trouble helping her with it because I am so used to my iPhone and my other touch screen devices. I am absolutely addicted to my iPhone I constantly have to check my email, messages and twitter. I never do it to be rude I just do it out of habit and wondering whats going on in my social networks. To others, I do suggest sometimes stepping back from technology, not all the time because it is our future in society but to relax and often read real books, newspapers and magazines.
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Cailean Andel on 02 Oct 12I do think I am too technological for my own good. When ever I'm writing a paper I always use abbreviations such as omg or tho instead of fully writing out the words. This is because when I'm on my phone I type words using short cuts. I also forget to proofread my papers a lot because I think that Word check is going to do it for me even when I'm not on my computer. I know that a lot of times my cousin will only read one page of a book than turn the page because she's so used to just looking at one page on a phone or computer. I have a very difficult time putting my phone down. I am constantly on it and always feel the need to check it. I use it so much that I usually need to charge my phone at least three times a day. I always got yelled at at home because I spent so much time on my phone and not enough time socializing with my family. In class, I sometimes feel the need to check my phone because so much could happen in an hour and fifteen minutes. My advice that I would give to others would be to not get so attached to technology. It might not be there someday and it's a very bad habit to get into because once you get addicted to technology it's hard to stop. I think that it's best to put the device down every so often and read a book or write a letter. Technology is unpredictable and one day it may fail and not be here anymore. Thus, we still need to sometimes take a step back and remember how to read a book or write a letter so if technology fails us, we still know how to do all of these things.
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Zach Fabel on 02 Oct 12I have never been involved in a situation like this. However, I have seen my father try to flip a page by swiping his thumb, for he uses his iPad everyday. I do have a difficult time leaving my smartphone behind. I always want to have it with me in case I get any important messages or updates. I enjoy having it because it helps me feel safer, but I do see the good in stepping away from the technology for a little bit. It would be nice to just relax and not worry about anyone or anything except myself and what I am doing. Maybe one day I'll experience it.
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Denzel Nieves on 02 Oct 12As of right now i cant remember a moment when i have been too technological for your own good. But i do have a difficult time putting down my smartphone! i cant check the time on a regular clock i have to look at my phone. i have to check instagram and twitter throughout the day. i do believe we should step away from it because we have to remember we are the users and we cant have technology change our minds.
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anonymous on 02 Oct 12I have not personally experienced situations like the author, and have not seen such things, but I have heard of other people doing so. Like the author mentioned, I have heard people that have confused newspapers or magazines as technological devices, and tried "swiping" or doing things one would normally do on a device rather than a paper version or such. Sometimes I find it difficult for myself to put down my smart phone, since I have grown up in the generation where kids my age are attached to their phones like it's a life or death. Since nowadays you can do pretty much everything from your phone, it's almost impossible to not check your phone, for either texts, emails, checking the newspaper, or anything mobile, or via the web of the sort. However, I still read paperback books, send letters, read magazines and stuff of that nature because I believe it's good to put the device down every so often. The advice that I would give to others about this technology trend is that I believe that it is better to put the device down every so often, to step away and engage in a paperback book or write a letter.
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Kelly Reilly on 02 Oct 12In some ways I agree that i am "too technological for my own good." There have been times when I am on my lap top and I hit the screen thinking its a touch screen. i think since I'm always on my iPhone I am so used to the touch screen of it. in addition, I do always check my emails and internet on my iPhone, but I don't have a difficult time putting it down. I can go hours without looking at it, but that is if I am in class, doing homework, or things such as that. On the other hand if its during my free time I feel that I am constantly looking at it. Some advice I would give to others is don't let technology go to your head that's not what life is all about. there was life before technology and there will be life after it as well. i think its best to put the device down every so often, step away and engage in the old way of life.
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Fabiana Buontempo on 02 Oct 12I feel as technology is becoming more advanced, I do slowly find myself falling into habits due to the constant use of smartphones, or other devices. I do know the time and place to put my phone away and when I feel its appropriate to have out. Yet, I'm finding myself constantly checking my phone for twitter or instagram updates, especially when I'm bored! I sleep next to my phone but only to use the alarm, or I honestly would shut off my phone or at least keep it off my night stand. I have have seen people far worse than me where they always feel the need to have their smartphones out at all times regardless if they're in the company of others or not even using it. I notice when I go out to dinner with a group of people, 9 out of 10 of the people have their phones out right next to their drink as if the smartphone was a place setting. It is rude to always be on a smartphone, or any other technological device around people. It is also not healthy to only be engaged in a piece of machinery rather than actual people. I would give the advice to people to choose a happy medium when using technology. Feel free to check your phone when the timing is right or if you are alone, but when around others, especially friends or family, put the phone away. I would even advise people to shut off their phones at night if they can, they will not feel the constant need to check their phones when going to sleep and they will save battery life!
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Jessica Kavanagh on 02 Oct 12I have never really had any situations like the author did. I recently got my iPhone so I do not think I am use to it enough to have any technological mix-ups. i have seen when my friends use other phones that arent an iphone they always assume that the lock button is on the top of the phone, when phones like the andriod have the lock button on the side. other then that I have not really seen anything else. At times i find it difficult to put my phone down. when i do not want to do my work or i get bored my phone is glued to my hand. I am able to put my phone down when it comes time to buckle down and get work done or i am at a fancy place and i can not have my phone out. I check instagram, facebook, and twitter very often. I think it kills time while i wait to do something or i am standing in line. You should be able to put your phone down when it is needed. having your phone glued to your hand at all times is not the greatest thing to do. the technology is becoming better and better as the days go on. you should know how it works but you should be able to read a letter or paper at times.
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reid doney on 02 Oct 12i personally am not very technology oriented. I don't have a smart phone and i go on the computer only when I have to. because of this i haven't developed any habbits that were described in the article. the only example of this that i can think of was when my friend tried to change the song on the radio because he thought it was his itunes that was playing. i do not have any problems putting down any of my devices. it is more of a problem for my to get on them and remember to check things that i should like my email. I would just say do things outside or anything else because you don't need technology.
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Kelly Currie on 02 Oct 12I do believe, sometimes, that I am "too technological for my own good". My experiences with this arent as drastic as the author's, however, I do tend to get confused by all the technological advances. A lot of times, I notice that when I go on the internet, I automatically type in FaceBook.com into the URL. Even if I had clicked on the internet for another purpose, FaceBook seems to find its way onto my browser. It doesnt really help my cause either, because of the time I spend getting distracted on social networking sites, instead of completing the necessities.
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Cristina Rauco on 02 Oct 12I am in no way too technological for my own good. I sit around for a long time trying to figure out how to work half the things my friends own. I rather have and actual book in my hand than some sleek fragile device. I really don't know anyone who has a problem with separating the physical from technology. When it comes to my phone though, i can't live with out it. It too is not a smart phone, so i really don't know that addiction either. Would i like to have these things? Yes, but i don't need them so i don't use them.
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Morgan Jackson on 02 Oct 12I dont think i can say i have experienced any of that yet, but im sure its soon to come. The technology in the world is becoming more and more complex and we are relying on so many different things we didnt have to rely on in the past. I cant really think of an example other than the ones in the article. I have a very difficult time puttin my iphone down, its by my side at all times and i feel lost without it. Im constantly checking my text messages, twitter, and email. The right answer would be reading a good paperback book once in a while, its better for your brain and over all health.
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Kristin Huffaker on 02 Oct 12I do not feel like I am "too technological for my own good". The only time I have experienced something similar to the author was when I went from reading a magazine off my iPad to reading a regular paper magazine. I actually tried to press the paper magazine, thinking something would open on a new page. I immediately realized that this wasn't my iPad and that doesn't happen. Other than this occurrence, I have never been "too technological for my own good. I don't have trouble putting my smart phone down. I enjoy having my phone on me at all times, but I don't feel it is necessary to always be using it, whether I'm using it for text messaging, internet, or email. Advice I would give to others is to enjoy the luxuries of technology, but do not over use it. It is important to know when to use technology and when it is not needed.
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Diondre Hartwell on 02 Oct 12I believe that we are attached to our technology, but no to a point where we would not be able to function without certain devices. I've never had an instance described in the article but I have seen people walk into doors expecting it to slide open and to their disappointment it did not open. I think technology spoils us in a way because it makes things a lot easier and less strenuous. I believe people think they would not have a hard time putting their phone down, but in reality not being able to check your facebook or twitter is like torture for me and many others I would guess. My english teacher had us try and do the 24 hour without media task and I lasted about 2 hours at best. If I had to give advice about technology I would say use it to your advantage, but try not to get addicted to it in a way where you cannot go five minutes or so without checking for messages, emails, notifications etc. Have fun with it but don't over do it.
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Yvette Halawani on 03 Oct 12I have experienced situations where I have been "too technological for my own good". More than once, I pulled up to my driveway, got out of my car and walked up to my front door. When I got to the front door I clicked the 'unlock' button on my car keys thinking it would open my front door. Afterwards I felt so stupid. I do have a difficult time putting my phone down. I constantly check facebook and twitter. But I don't use my cellphone on the Sabbath and holidays so it is a nice break from the technological world. I would tell others that they should take a break from their technology once in a while. I go 25 hours a week without any connections and I feel the difference it is making in my life. We are so connected, every second of every day, even when we sleep (I sometimes text in my sleep) so it is nice to take a step back and disconnect every once in a while.