Blog #1

            Between last week and this week we have talked about obsolete technology and Written Vs Digital Communication. Obsolete technology is technology we don't use or that it outdated. For example, Cd Players, cassettes, Tamguashi, Floppy disks,etc. We also talked about the gratification's or benefits we receive from internet use.

            In class we discussed how it would take technology a longer period of time to change and for us to switch our gadgets onto the next new thing. Now a days technology changed so fast we could barely keep up. In a survey done in class we saw that about 61% of the class said that we can survive without using the internet the rest didn't agree. Many said they would rather interact face to face, however you take one second to look around and the majority of the interactions done are online. I personally am guilty of that. As technology has changed we depend more on technology.

             It's safe to say that technology is taking over. When we wake up and go to sleep our phones are the first thing we pick up or put down. Through out a busy day it is easier to send someone a text, a message via Facebook or even an email because you get to continue doing what you are doing and talk to whom ever it is you need to talk to. For example, I'm busy with school work but I can find time to send a message to my family that is currently in another country indicating that I am okay or whatever message it may be. If I had to call them it would take more of my time which I would have to dedicate.

             We also see that people go online for things like diversions, personal relationships or personal identity. Having busy life's with school, work and family can be very stressful we use technology like the internet and Tv as a form of distraction. After a long day of school or work I look forward to getting home and using Facebook/Instagram to forget about the real world and have me time. We also like using the internet to maintain relationships with people who are far from us.everyone does this with family and friends even people they don't know. We like feeling connected and going on the internet is one of them. I personally like using Facebook and Instagram when I'm bored or have nothing to do because it keeps me updated with the things my friends and family are doing.  They also entertain me when I have nothing to do like when I'm waiting for my bus or even my professor at the start of class. The reality of the matter is that technology has and is dominating our lifes. We say we can live without it but can we really live with the one thing people constantly go to throughout their day without even realizing it?