I remember a time where hanging out with your friends and family total engagement was 100 percent. That meant great laughs, eye contact, a bit of intense debates with some great food and drinks. The engagement would be so incredible that by the time you look at the time it was way past your bedtime, but the day was worth spending it that way right? Maybe I’m referring to the 90s and early 2000s where social media hardly existed and cell phones were in the beginning phases that only consisted of text, talk and free after 9pm. Maybe I’m old fashion but i do enjoy a face to face interaction then again i’d be lying if I said my phone is completely silent and my eyes aren’t easily glued to Instagram and Facebook.
So how does this affect us?
Depression and anxiety
CyberBullying
Fear of missing out
Unrealistic Expectations
Negative Body Image
Unhealthy Sleep Patterns
General Addiction
It’s safe to say that we’ve all experienced one of these 7 things and if not you’re either lying or probably ancient history. Being an Educator I do see a lot of my students on their phones extremely too much that they're go to for inspiration, advice, to learn something is pretty evident. Actual human engagement sucks in 2019 because everyone is so easily distracted.
Some Positive aspects of Social Media and Technology.
Growth in Business
Confidence
Sometimes people find the love of their life
Opportunities in various fields
People are speaking up on social issues
Instant News around the world
A form of communication near or far with Friends and Family
I guess we can agree to disagree on this matter. Definitely can say that it has its pros and cons, I just hope that we can keep face to face conversations healthy and alive. Before you know it technology will have advanced and we’ll be talking through Holograms. Some advice i would say is when you go out to Brunch, Lunch and Dinner try putting everyone’s phone in the center of the table and whoever can’t resist the urge to be on their phone has to buy everyone a shot! I WOULD FAIL MISERABLY only because I love capturing the moment for memories.
So now that we’ve covered this topic of discussion please let me know your insight on Social Media/Technology and how you handle engaging with the people you surround yourself with in the comment section below. Be sure to use #MarkellCreativeLN (Latest News) on all social media outlets!