Topic > Technology and social media - 529

And communication? We live in the year 2014 and you could say we live in a time where we talk more about technology. We are fortunate to have fast smartphones and computers to reach anyone at any time. Most would say we can communicate in many efficient ways, such as social media and texting. 91% of Americans have a cell phone and aren't afraid to use it, but is it really a blessing? Technology has changed the way we speak and act; we are obsessed with our phones, we can't socialize face to face and we have lost our imagination. Technology has changed the way we speak and act because we are obsessed with it. How many times have we seen on the news when Apple comes out with its new product lines and tents on the sidewalks? Too many; and it's because we want new technology and it consumes us. 67% of people say they continually check their devices even without receiving any alerts. People who go on dates don't really have a date because they're both too busy texting or tweeting about how much fun they're having when they haven't said two words to each other. Just like in most cases the overuse of something...