Technical activity automatically eliminates every nontechnical activity or transforms it into technical activity. This does not mean, however, that there is any conscious effort or directive will. Jacques Ellul
Friday, December 16, 2011
The PBS special was extremely interesting. I thought the point that stood out the most to me is the point that technology "definitely an addiction." In Korea it has been treated as a psychiatric condition. I find that absolutely amazing. People are becoming addicted to technology just as people become addicted to drugs or alcohol. Even the brightest people in our country (MIT students) are being negatively affected by technology. A professor at MIT made an interesting comment about her student, she said she believes her students are doing themselves a huge dis-service. This special definitely will make anyone re-evaluate their use of technology. I do not think it will change any of our habits, but it will make us think about the role of technology in our lives.
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