“Let me Google that!” You’ve probably heard that at least twice in your life. A long time ago, just after search engines were created, people would only search for things when they were puzzled. Nowadays, even with a question that is slightly irritating, they immediately turn to technology.
But there is one question in mind: are we relying on technology too much? Technology is everywhere in our daily lives, and it affects the way we think and learn.
Let’s look at the bright side first. For things like science essays, all you have to do is search it up, and an answer will appear right in front of you (if you have internet). If you don’t, then you would have to spend hours looking it up in a big, fat encyclopedia. Therefore, it helps many people be more productive and find accurate answers. At other times, technology can have positive aspects. If you really don’t understand a concept, searching it up can be one of the most effective tools.
But we rely on it just a bit too much. We get addicted to it, and slowly our brains become mindless zombies. Roblox, YouTube, and social media are all ways this can happen if we keep following trends. (Educational videos are fine.) I am not one of those people, and I get really annoyed during those moments when my friends dance to trends and force me to watch them. Instead of reading a funny book, we spend hours looking at unnecessary things. A little bit can boost your creativity—just don’t overdo it.
Depression and anxiety are becoming more common around the world. One possible reason is our increasing use of technology. AI videos of events that haven’t happened yet, such as World War III or future disasters, can create fear and worry about the future.
We need to balance it like a vegetable salad and a chocolate bar. The chocolate bar may not be good for you, but it makes you happier. The salad makes you healthier and helps you think more clearly.
Technology: our hero and our villain.
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