Blog post #5

In this society, we're surrounded by technology every single day. We don't realize how technology is affecting family/relationships. When we're gathered around the table for a family dinner, most of us have our phones right by us. Family time becomes less and less important when we're engaged in texting, or scrolling through Facebook. It's hard to listen while commenting, and liking other peoples posts. So why do we do it? We're simply addicted.

Two people are supposed to be in a relationship, so why is there more people involved in relationships now? Cheating, flirting, and even secretly talking to other people while having someone else's trust is an issue. We do this because we think we can get away. Social media is ruining relationships. Even a single like, or a comment can question someones trust. If you notice, most breakups happen due to social media, and talking a bit too friendly with other companions. This is becoming a problem, because now people don't respect loyalty anymore.

As I'm getting older, i'm starting to realize that Facebook is just a waste of time. It's ruining friendships, relationships, and family connections. You can find out anything about anyone on social media. You can even track where they are! This is crazy, because if you're not telling the truth, social media does not have your back, and you will get busted. This is why I believe that social media, and technology should be used wisely, and for staying in touch with family, and friends. Social media shouldn't be so bad after all. Social media should help bring people together, not apart.

Blog post #4

When we hear the word "technology",we automatically cringe and think about all the problems that it's creating. If we look on the bright side, technology isn't bad after all. Technology is making progress in everything now a days. Robots Lab came up with a new technology that will hopefully change the future. ASK NAO(Autism Solution for Kids) was created by the Aldebaran Robotics for kids struggling with learning skills, and autism. These robots were created to help kids expand their knowledge by the help of a robot. Still think technology is bad?
With the help of technology, we can get help in anything we want. Whether it's math problems, or chemistry tutoring, you can find anything online. Technology can be useful if not abused, it's all about how time is being spent on it.
On the other hand, technology can be a problem if not used properly. From addictions, to bullying, to threats, and even fraud. People find technology super effective when they want to start a brawl. I mean, think about it. If you don't want to approach someone to their face, why not just type it? Hackers are starting to get smarter, and hack into bank accounts, private blogs, and even find out anything they want about anyone.
To be smart about technology, we must know that the internet is not our personal diary. We have to be careful what we post online. If there is any threats we sense, we should always talk to someone about what's going on. So why is it that technology is more of a problem than a benefit? It's because people take advantage of what they can do, and do it carelessly. This is why we should take precautions and be smart about how we approach technology, and how to use it with benefits to education and staying connected with friends, and family.

Blog entry #3

 In Sherry Turkles, "Connected, but Alone," TED talk, Sherry's purpose is to inform, and persuade the audience. She does this by informing the audience how technology is becoming a big part of our lives. Slowly, but surely, our phones are starting to become a problem. Turkle stated that people are lacking interaction skills. Turkle succeeded in her purpose by using ethos pathos and logos. She used all three to make the audience understand her point of view how it's affecting us, and others around us. She stated her facts, and backed them up with evidence, experience, and research. Sherry stated a good point that made me visualize what she was talking about. When her daughter had friends over, they all sat on their phones, not interacting or communicating. I can visualize this because this happens everyday, whether it's at home, work, or at school. She did a great job of persuading the audience how we should limit the use of our phones, and start disconnecting.

Turkle presented her studies she has done how people connect but still feel lonely. The reason that people turn to their phones is because they feel lonely. She applied everyday situations with the problem, and why we are the way we are. I agree with Turkles point of view. Watching this speech made me realize that I disconnect myself from reality, and my close ones, because of my phone. I agree that we should try to limit our use of phones. If all we're looking down is our phones, we miss all the little details in this world. Reading a post online that tells you to limit the use of technology isn't the same as a mother being sentimental during her speech. Turkle did a great job of informing and persuading the audience how technology is impacting reality and communication. 

Blog post #2

Sherry Turkle: A TED talk “Connected, but alone?”

In Sherry’s TED talk “Connected, but significantly alone?”, is the realest speech I’ve heard by far. Our generation is booming with the lack of communication skills, romance, and their self awareness. Sherry starts her talk with a story how she got a text from her daughter wishing her good luck. Nowadays, we don’t even have to see anyone, and still send them a text with a press of a button. The real question is, why didn’t she call? Sherry showed the audience a picture of her daughter and her friends being “together”. The girls were all sitting next to each other, but they were all in their own world of social media. What does that show us about people being “together”? Nothing. In this society, you can be in a room filled with people, and still feel alone. Sherry stated this is why we turn to our phones. Whenever we feel the need to escape, it’s super convenient to look down at our phones and feel connected. People are constantly complaining that our generation is lacking communication skills, being physical, and more productive. The adults of this generation are the problem, because kids absorb the adults actions. We see parents going out, taking emails, or texts in the middle of a conversation. When kids see that, it’s a bad habit they start doing when they get a hold of a phone. Sherry indicated a great point on how “we share therefore we are.” What we share online, shows a representation of us. Whether it’s our thoughts, feelings, or activities we’re doing. With the help of technology, people can easily know when it’s their friends birthday, without knowing it at the top of their head. Sherry ended the speech with a reflection that it’s sad how we will have to rely on robots in the future. If this doesn’t get you worried, I don't know what will.

Blog entry #1

Blog entry #1

What do you think “research” is?

Research is finding information online, and applying it into a paper. Research is giving credit to those who are responsible finding the information, and resources.

What is your experience with research writing in the past?

My experience with research projects/papers was a horrendous one. Last time I did a research paper, it had to be 15 pages long. I was constantly finding information, yet it wasn’t enough. I love writing about my own experiences, and knowledge. When I have to research something that isn’t in my interests, I panic. I never know how to write a research paper. That’s my only trouble. I have a hard time with paragraph placements, and overload on information.

What are you looking forward too, what are you dreading?

In this semester, I’m looking forward to getting stronger with research papers. I want to become a better writer. Last semester helped a lot, so my goal is to get even stronger with sentence structures, and paragraphs. I hope we get to chose our research topics, because my writing gets weaker when it’s about something I don't have interest in. I’m also looking forward to writing more papers about positive experiences, such as happiness.