After reading the first few sections of Borgmann's book, I see a lot of his points in the real world. People are becoming more and more dependent of technology. They also have no idea what background effects it is having on them. However, there are some counter-measures being taken. Some people are conscious enough to take breaks from their digital lives and go do something more social and real. Some gaming consoles, such as the Wii, include occasional messages that encourage people to stop for a little while.
The responses on the Edge website also enlightens the class material. While most of the answers conclude that the effect of technology is positive, many add a caveat: you must be wary of the potential negative effects, or else they could consume you, and hurt you in the real world.
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