Off we go into the Wild Blue Yonder World of Communication!

If you are reading this,please do read first the "Flight from Conversation" from Sherry Turkle which raises awareness about how an individual's method of communication is gradually changing from time to time.


   Did technology really changed our way of communicating?  



     It seems like advancements in technology changes in communication always go hand in hand. Previously there were not a lot of mediums for communicating but today a lot of us are overwhelmed with the disparate mediums. 

       We live in a world today that is connected with technology. If I will ask you, when was the last time you left home without bringing your phone,without watching TV's and playing games in your computer? Can you still remember? I bet that you do not remember. Though there are a lot of good benefits this technology today helps us, but is it really necessary to use it time by time? Don't you want to spend time with your family instead of scrolling in your social medias? We should not sacrifice the chance that we have to talk face to face with our family just because of the influence of these technologies.

      If you read the article of Sherry Turkle you will know that the author discuss how technology have change the way people communicate over the years. The article talks about people who don't talk to each other even if they are together. That is what's happening in today's generation, teenagers usually hangout with each other but don't really talk face to face, they may be talking but they are still using their phones. What is the use of hanging out with each other if you will still use your phone in front of your friend or family. That is why you're hanging out,to have fun,to talk about things that you missed. You are not there to use your phones,you are there to spend time with each other.
 
      Sherry Turkle discussed not only people don’t talk face to face to each other but would rather use text message or e-mail to communicate. The technology does not only change what we used to do but also changed ourselves. This technology changed our way of socializing with people, because of technology we can talk to people with social medias, but are afraid to talk to people in person because we are not used in socializing in person. This is the bad effect of technology in us. People have become so accustomed to technologies that it is a new way of being alone together

     "Alone together" (page 1) it means that even if you are present but it feels like you're not because you are not connected with people around you, you only focus on your phone which makes you "alone". People might not notice but they are isolating themselves in their own world, they think they are in the same place but they are really not there. Their presence are there but the thoughts are focused on their phones. They feel the power of  what and where they want but at the same time they don't notice that they are also part of millions of people that are slaves of technology. The author gives examples of how individuals of different ages, social layers and etcetera .




 

     Sherry Turkle claims that the connections give flexibility and customization, however, they make people lonely and fake. Humans are much more connected today because of social medias, but we should be mindful on how it will affect in our lives. It is good that you will do a quick check on what people are doing and posting in their platforms or keep track about social events to attend but it is less healthy to monitor social media for what we're missing out on. Let us be mindful of how much we are using our social medias. Social medias allow people to be more flexible of editing and presenting themselves on social media world, which makes a person fake. Social media allows people to be fake and not show who they really re in order to be accepted. When you are talking face to face, you will really know who that person is without that person faking it's identity.

    Being mindful means asking yourself if why are we really checking in on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, do you think that It can be a replacement of what we are doing in real life? It is understandable that you use technologies in the situation today wherein we cant celebrate with or friends or hangout with them, but you can also talk with your family. Be aware of what is driving you to snack on social media, there are a lot of healthier options to satisfy those cravings. 

     Social Media is not created equal. The Facebook posts are very comparative and may have a "show-off" character that can't help but it makes us compare our life with other people. In Twitter, it is devastating because of the negative comments that people throw into each other without thinking what that person feels and what is happening on that person's life because of their negative comments. We should always choose our social media platforms properly, because a social media should make people feel welcomed in the community and it should not let the person question himself/ herself if he/she is accepted.





      That is some heavy stuff isn't it? Have you ever asked yourself today if this technology affects you? 
Too often we let our emotions disconnect us from the real world where we can find real connections and conversations. Real people who we can really talk to, real people who are not faking themselves in able to be accepted. I hate how technology made us feel distant with our friends, even if we're together it seems like we are not, I hate how technology ruin a lot of relationships, I hate how technology fakes other people's identity. I want people to feel and realize that they can be themselves, they should be proud and confident, all of us are equal and what makes it not equal is because of the standards of the society which is also because of what we see on the social media platforms. I personally love my alone time, but I realized what an impact of my alone time had on our well being. I think that our generation is so focused by notifications, messages, heavy communication and the constant confirmation that we are not alone, that almost all of us are afraid to be alone. We can't deal with silence that is why we focused on social medias, with buzzing noises and Facebook notifications. In reality, technology is just like a romantic relationship which we always wants affirmation and attention, which this technology is pulling us away from the solid relationships that we do have in real life. I agree with The author's point of view about this issue and I know that technology doesn't aid in the healthy benefit of relationships of all kind. I hope people will realize how important socializing in person is. When it is not important, let us not use technology, use it when you really need it. Give time for yourself too and for your family and friends. Do not always focus on the standards of people on social media platforms. 


Your opinions are always welcome and it matters. Give your insights about this issue and I will be happy on reading your thoughts! Have a nice day everyone!!





Sources: 
Turkle, Sherry. "The Flight From Conversation" The New York Times. The New York Times, 21 April 2012. Web. 13. October 2014.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/22/opinion/sunday/the-flight-from-conversation.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
 

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Comments

  1. We should not let the technologies now a day's affect our relationship with one another. Instead it is a way to get to know about each other, networking to each other is much Important.

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  2. Yes, we must take control of this technology. We should also know its purpose because it has a lot of disadvantages we've been noticing over the years. We must value the real conversation as it helps our self reflection and improve the relationship we have with other people.

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  3. Indeed, we should not let our chance to communicate with our family and friends be discarded because of these technology advancements we have right now. It is more relaxing to share your feelings with your loved ones personally than sharing it with someone you really don't know.

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  4. It is true that our way of communicating was altered by technology, as what you have said. It gave us an easier means of connecting to others, but also, we should not forget how face to face conversation can help us build a solid relation in which we can find true comfort and learn new things.

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  5. I agree, most of us are being dishonest on what we post on social media. As a result, it becomes difficult for us to identify our own emotions and grasp the perspective of others. It is because we avoid conversations with people when it really needs us to.

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  6. Great points. We should emphasize the face-to-face conversation today before technology engulfs our ability to interact with other persons.

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  7. Indeed. We should not let social media control our lives and depend our emotions on it. We should control how we use social media, be reminded that it is not always what it seems like and focus more on building relationship with family and friends.

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  8. Nice blog! We should be rational when it comes to use of modern technology.

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  9. Indeed, technology is really a convenient way to communicate, but it alarming how it lessens the quality of connection. The more people use digital communication, the more interpersonal communication skills decline. By that, we should learn on how to interact more with others and lessen our use when it comes to modern technology specifically social media.

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  10. Technology is indeed accessible. However, we should mindful in using it because there are cons in using technology.

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  11. I agree! Overuse of social media will make us feel dissatisfied with ourselves as we constantly compare our lives with others.

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  12. Technology is a easy way to communicate but we should also mindful on how to use it properly.

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  13. I agree that we shouldn't let technology take over us because and practice the face to face conversation in order to have stronger relationship with others.

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  14. Technology greatly affects my lifestyle, the first thing and the last thing that I use everday is my phone. Sometimes, it also affects my connection with other people as I prefer being alone in my room using my phone, rather than going out and socializing.

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  15. Technology greatly affects my lifestyle, the first thing and the last thing that I use everday is my phone. Sometimes, it also affects my connection with other people as I prefer being alone in my room using my phone, rather than going out and socializing.

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  16. Technology really affects one's emotions and it is not good because I already experience it, we should use technology when we need it. Spend some of our time with our family and those things that makes you feel happy and satisfied.

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  17. Technology has the power to change everything. But still the discipline of using it is a must.

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  18. I agree, technology is really pulling us away from the real world.

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  19. I agree that technology really changed our way of communicating

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