Presentation Slides on Technology's Effects PDF

PRESENTAZIONE SLIDES This is the data we gathered from the interview. As you can see, technology has both positive and negative effects. On the positive side, it provides easy access to information, entertainment, and tools like AI that make life more convenient. However, on the negative side, it...

PRESENTAZIONE SLIDES This is the data we gathered from the interview. As you can see, technology has both positive and negative effects. On the positive side, it provides easy access to information, entertainment, and tools like AI that make life more convenient. However, on the negative side, it lowers productivity, affects mental and physical health, causes addiction, and reduces creativity and motivation. One thing that stood out in the interview was how often the interviewee mentioned mental health. They highlighted that digital saturation and excessive screen time are linked to stress, anxiety, and other mental health struggles. The interviewee also pointed out that it’s hard to fully understand the effects of technology right now. They said, “We’re the first generation to grow up with so much access to technology and media. To really know how it affects people, we’d need to compare ourselves to earlier generations—like those with no access, limited access, and now full access.” What they meant is that we’re part of a big experiment. Previous generations didn’t rely on technology like we do today, so we can’t easily compare productivity or health outcomes. These are questions only time will answer, like how notifications affect us compared to people with no constant exposure. When asked about Information Overload, they explained that it refers to the overwhelming amount of information available in media, which leads to frustration, confusion, and doubts. In today’s digital world, where countless sources provide conflicting or biased information, it becomes difficult to distinguish what’s accurate. They said: “There are some sources, news websites, that state they are unbiased but then give biased opinions. It’s hard to tell what’s true.” This leads to confusion because people are bombarded with content from different platforms, much of which lacks transparency and includes misinformation. As a result, people struggle to filter reliable information, causing stress and uncertainty. When asked about Digital Saturation, they explained how constant use of technology negatively affects mental and physical health. They highlighted issues like eye strain, poor sleep, and addiction to devices. They said: “More and more young children have eyesight problems that didn’t used to happen when there were no computers or phones or tablets.” Additionally, relying solely on AI can create a dependency where critical thinking is neglected. They explained: “I’ve seen people use AI to think for themselves instead of using their own brain to think and use logic, emotion.” They advised that while AI can be helpful, it should not replace our own thinking. Instead, it should be used to enhance creativity, improve productivity, and help us make better decisions without relying only on it to think for us. Let’s examine how the interviewee addressed coping with technology overwhelm. The interviewee emphasized the importance of maintaining balance and being mindful of how technology affects daily life. When asked how they deal with being overwhelmed by constant notifications or updates, they explained: “I usually turn my phone off and do something else—maybe go for a walk or read a book. Anything to take a break from technology.” They also suggested creating an ideal digital environment: “One of the features I’d add would be a break type of moment—maybe a notification every two hours to encourage a short pause.” In addition to personal strategies, the interviewee highlighted the importance of parental guidance in teaching children how to manage their technology use. They stressed the need for schools to implement lessons about responsible technology use, helping children develop critical thinking skills to distinguish between what is real and beneficial online. Now, my colleague will guide us through a recap of this high-engaging interview.