Entry #9 Media Synthesize

The Age of Electronics

   I notice no one can stay off their phone, tablet, laptop, television, etc. for long periods of time. I also note that barely anyone has family time or when people go out to eat, it isn't really going out to eat. It's sitting next to someone eating while both people are on their phones. It's a sad thing to say that I also check my phone consistently throughout the day and my laptop is almost always on my lap when I get home.

  Another thing I have come across is the power of electronics. Electronics have become an addiction to modern society. With this addiction social behavior as well as the health of society has been affected. Such as communication, social anxiety, and depression.

  The power of electronics goes so far as to take lives. A large epidemic is texting and driving, many lives have been lost to this problem. I have noticed myself that many drivers next to me on the road are texting and driving or maybe talking and driving, either way these people usually are the "idiots on the road".

  Lastly, another large problem from the usage of electronics is the freedom of information in the wrong hands. For example, my little sister on Facebook, posting our address for all to see. Or how Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter can give off your current location, leaving you vulnerable to anyone. I realize the power of media through electronics and give a second thought before picking up my phone for the third time in the same minute to check the time. Compulsion is a large impact from electronics. You feel the need to pick up the phone, or the need to respond to those messages, the need to go on social media. This has been going around the world since smartphones and even before then. 

  What do you think about electronics/media? Do you feel although the internet has given too much access to knowledge and power? How do you see this in your life? Comment below!