The Importance Of Technology And The Internet

What is happening to our brain? It feels like it is on an infinite roller coaster. Constantly going up and down with all sorts of twists and turns; all the while, triggering waves of stimulation. Most of us, from the very young to the more mature, have been exposed to the alluring ways of the internet. Once engaged, we become consumed by it. It bombards us with information from all angles and, on the surface, makes us feel really smart; but at what cost and how much of the information is actually retained? The internet is undeniably a hub for information, but our fundamental way of thinking is changing through noticeable signs of diminished concentration, reduced thought process, lack of desire to retain information, social interaction reduction and notable addictive qualities.

Advances in technology and the internet have been positive, but it does not suggest that it is making us smarter. It is true that the internet is a tool with an overwhelming abundance of information. Information is available to us at our fingertips and at a moment’s notice. These technological advances have benefited us, but it is not making us smarter, just more efficient. For instance, we have access to all sorts of tools like online dictionary and thesaurus, mathematical processors that

For the health of the mind, one requires social interaction because humans are said to be social beings. Conversely, what I seem to observe is that we are becoming a detached community. Simply speaking, we can join a discussion, be at a function or even work from wherever we are. The internet has given us the power to be remote. Our mind is not being stimulated through human interaction, but more so through social media and Twitter. We are becoming socially isolated. I find it to be true that we are spending less time involved in family activities and even less time sleeping because we are consumed with surfing the