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According to the passage, what is one potential negative impact of technology on social skills?
According to the passage, what is one potential negative impact of technology on social skills?
- Technology promotes face-to-face interactions, enhancing social skills.
- Technology hinders the development of empathy and understanding of non-verbal cues. (correct)
- Technology has no impact on the development of social skills.
- Technology encourages deeper, more meaningful conversations.
The 'text claw' and '90-degree elbow', as mentioned in the passage, are examples of what?
The 'text claw' and '90-degree elbow', as mentioned in the passage, are examples of what?
- Diseases caused by poor posture.
- Exaggerated fictional conditions with no basis in reality.
- Marketing terms used by technology companies.
- Theoretical adaptations of the human body to increased technology use. (correct)
According to the passage, what is a potential consequence of decreased sun exposure due to increased time spent indoors using technology?
According to the passage, what is a potential consequence of decreased sun exposure due to increased time spent indoors using technology?
- Improved eyesight.
- Increased vitamin D production.
- Bald patches due to vitamin D deficiency. (correct)
- Development of thicker skulls.
What concern does Michael Bess, History Professor at Vanderbilt University, express regarding technology?
What concern does Michael Bess, History Professor at Vanderbilt University, express regarding technology?
Based on the information presented, what is the primary concern regarding adolescents' constant online presence?
Based on the information presented, what is the primary concern regarding adolescents' constant online presence?
What is the significance of Larry Page's quote in the context of the passage?
What is the significance of Larry Page's quote in the context of the passage?
According to the passage, how does technology contribute to distraction?
According to the passage, how does technology contribute to distraction?
According to the passage, what is the role of social networking in interpersonal relationships?
According to the passage, what is the role of social networking in interpersonal relationships?
According to the passage, what is one possible negative physical effect of excessive screen time?
According to the passage, what is one possible negative physical effect of excessive screen time?
What is the main argument presented in the passage regarding technology's impact on our lives?
What is the main argument presented in the passage regarding technology's impact on our lives?
Flashcards
Tech-dominated lifestyle
Tech-dominated lifestyle
A lifestyle where technology dominates daily activities, potentially leading to isolation and hindering social skills development.
Decline in social interaction
Decline in social interaction
The decline of in-person interactions due to increased online activity, affecting social skills, empathy, and shared experiences.
Technology addiction
Technology addiction
Spending excessive time on digital devices, leading to addiction, distraction, and detachment from reality.
Tech-induced mutations
Tech-induced mutations
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Fear of missing out (FOMO)
Fear of missing out (FOMO)
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Electronic communication
Electronic communication
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Study Notes
Technology's Impact
- Over the last 20 years, technology has radically transformed life, impacting business, blurring the lines between virtual and physical worlds, and providing instant access to information.
- A tech-dominated lifestyle may be problematic despite increased efficiency.
- Technology enables easier communication but may lead to increased isolation.
- Electronic communication is a poor substitute for human companionship.
- The World Happiness Report 2019 notes that 45% of US adolescents are online 'almost constantly'.
- Increased online time correlates with declined in-person social interaction and happiness.
- There has been a shift from face-to-face contact to social media use.
- People may drift apart due to a lack of shared real-life experiences.
- Social networking is taking over real-life interactions, which are essential for developing empathy, understanding body language, and learning conversational skills.
- Technology overuse may hinder the development of social skills.
Technology Addiction
- Young people are the worst affected group.
- A 2018 GlobalWebIndex report estimates young digital consumers spend an average of three hours daily on social networks and messaging.
- Adam Alter, a Professor at New York University, claims the average millennial picks up their smartphone 150 times a day.
- Michael Bess, a History Professor at Vanderbilt University, expressed concern that people may lose connection to reality due to living in a narrow, artificial world.
- Technology has become a major source of distraction.
- People struggle to maintain conversations or focus on driving due to the urge to check their phones.
- Constant messages and notifications distract from essential aspects of life.
- Addictive video games also have negative effects.
Health Concerns
- A tech-dominated life takes a toll on health.
- Scientists created Mindy, a 3D futuristic human model, to show potential tech-induced mutations.
- 'Text claw' is caused by prolonged smartphone use.
- The body adapts to technology, including '90-degree elbow' from keyboard use and 'arched back and neck' from hunching over screens.
- Radiation from smartphones could cause thicker skulls and smaller brains
- A second eyelid may grow due to blue light from screens.
- Susan, a virtual model, shows the effects of remote work, including obesity, dark circles, and bald patches due to vitamin D deficiency from lack of sun exposure.
Social Well-Being and Reassessment
- Reduced human contact negatively impacts social well-being.
- The fear of missing out prevents people from leading fulfilling lives in the real world.
- The body suffers & changes from a tech-dominated existence.
- Larry Page, co-founder of an Internet search engine, stated technology should enable people to live their lives.
- It is time to reassess the role technology plays in lives.
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