Jayson, S. (2012, Mar 27). Ever-present devices can push our crazy buttons. USA TODAY. Retrieved from http://sks.sirs.com
This article provides a discussion of the dangers that may result from the over-reliance on the use of technology such as smart devices. The author, Sharon Jayson, has written on various topics on behavior, technology and education, provides examples of people who provide insight into the dangers of using cell phones and smart devices. She provides an example of Jason Putorti who is a tech executive. According to Putorti, technology has resulted in a decrease in formation of strong relationships. This article can be useful in providing supporting claims on how technology increases alienation among people.
Kennedy, S. (2013). Hand Over That Smartphone. Information Today, 30(8), 24-25.
Internet addiction is a common scenario in the world today. The increase in connectivity has resulted in individuals displaying inappropriate behavior using technology and social media. The author provides some dangers associated with internet addiction and how it affects families and corporations alike. This article can be helpful in trying to elaborate how addictive behavior associated with the internet is on the rise and how people are easily influenced by technology.
Internet Use: Breakthrough or Breakdown? IFE Psychologia, 21(3-S), 260-267.
The article offers both the merits and demerits of the internet. However, it focuses more on the problems that emerge from the increasing online activity. Issues discussed that may support that technology increases people chances of being alone include addiction to online sexual preoccupations, chat rooms and online gambling. I believe these issues are a part of what make people to increase their overuse of smart devices and other technological devices through which they can access the internet. The authors, having a psychological background offer possible solutions to internet addiction.
Dokoupil, T. (2012, Jul 16). Is the onslaught making us crazy? Newsweek, n.p. Retrieved from http://sks.sirs.com
This article offers insights in the deleterious effects that technology can have on the mind. The extent of the use of technology has increased and has affected even the sleeping hours of individuals. The article is significant in trying to illustrate how technology increases disconnection with the real world resulting to cases of psychotic breakdowns.
della Cava, M. R. (2011, Aug 22). Our hearts belong to technology, but it is a love-hate relationship. USA TODAY. Retrieved from http://sks.sirs.com
Despite the fact that technology increases the level of global connectivity, it may result to some form of intrusion both in personal and business life. This article is significant as it shows that technology actually in most cases will result in increasing the level of communication among people and this can be disruptive in cases where meetings are conducted in business settings.
Gibson, E. (2011, Jul 26). Sleep with your iPhone? you are not alone. Newsday. Retrieved from http://sks.sirs.com
Indeed the increase overreliance in the use of smart devices has reduced human interaction. The over dependence on cell phones may cause the level of anxiety to increase among the users who lose their phones. This article provides critical information on how the additive use of the internet increases poor financial decisions among individuals. This provides support to the many dangers associated with the over use of technology.
Grossman, S. (2014). We are All Doomed: Using Your Smartphone Before Bed Can Cause Cellphone 'Hangover'. Time.Com, 1.
Sleep forms an important part in the everyday life of human beings and sleep deprivation may reduce the productivity of an individual. The author acknowledges that Smartphone alienates people from the real world. Additionally he acknowledges that extreme use of the Smartphones especially late into the night may interfere with sleep. This can be useful in reinforcing the idea of alienation and side effects of over using technology.
Martin, S. (2013, Apr 09). Is the world really ready for this? USA TODAY. Retrieved from http://sks.sirs.com
Technology is constantly being designed in such a way to increase human dependence on it. New phones are being designed with additional devices such as wristwatches that are connected to the phone wirelessly. The over dependence on Smartphone interferes with how people interact socially and at home. Ideally, this may seem to support the point that technology makes people to be alone especially if the other individual is constantly focused on using their devices.
