I think it is pretty awesome that people can have their voice heard like never before. Millions of people can jump on the internet to connect with others all across the globe, from all walks of life, and with different points of view. It's amazing the rate of speed in which information can be spread around the world. Obviously, that comes with both positive and negative sides.
On one hand, the negative, it has given the opportunity for people to interact digitally. Wait, how is that a bad thing? As Diane Rehm talked about it has caused a decline in face-to face interaction. I for one enjoy the company of an individual face-to-face, but obviously there are cases where distance or time can prevent that. Some people just get into that habit of digital communication, and it is hard to break sometimes. I have fallen into that groove a time or two. Instead of going to visit a friend you just send them a text message or some kind of message. It takes time and commitment to meet with someone face-to-face, but it just makes that meeting so much more meaningful. I think that could be why they talked about a number of individuals saying they don't have someone to trust. Nothing, at least for now, can replace the feelings we get when we can interact face-to-face with one another. We build more of an emotional connection with that person when we are together in real time, rather than digitally.
On the other hand, the positive, the technological revolution has given us a chance to interact digitally. Wait, I already said that...but it's true in both cases. I talk to many friends I have made from all over the world over the years through digital mediums. It prolongs and even strengthens my friendships I have with them, and it allows me to communicate meaningfully with them. Facebook and other social media sites allow me to see exactly what they are up to. I think it's great. We can actually see what they are doing with their lives, and how they are growing. I can communicate with them instantly and this was something that wasn't so easy 20 years ago. I see that technology directly affects my friendships and interactions I have with these people, and I'm grateful to live in a day and age where this is possible through technology.
On one hand, the negative, it has given the opportunity for people to interact digitally. Wait, how is that a bad thing? As Diane Rehm talked about it has caused a decline in face-to face interaction. I for one enjoy the company of an individual face-to-face, but obviously there are cases where distance or time can prevent that. Some people just get into that habit of digital communication, and it is hard to break sometimes. I have fallen into that groove a time or two. Instead of going to visit a friend you just send them a text message or some kind of message. It takes time and commitment to meet with someone face-to-face, but it just makes that meeting so much more meaningful. I think that could be why they talked about a number of individuals saying they don't have someone to trust. Nothing, at least for now, can replace the feelings we get when we can interact face-to-face with one another. We build more of an emotional connection with that person when we are together in real time, rather than digitally.
On the other hand, the positive, the technological revolution has given us a chance to interact digitally. Wait, I already said that...but it's true in both cases. I talk to many friends I have made from all over the world over the years through digital mediums. It prolongs and even strengthens my friendships I have with them, and it allows me to communicate meaningfully with them. Facebook and other social media sites allow me to see exactly what they are up to. I think it's great. We can actually see what they are doing with their lives, and how they are growing. I can communicate with them instantly and this was something that wasn't so easy 20 years ago. I see that technology directly affects my friendships and interactions I have with these people, and I'm grateful to live in a day and age where this is possible through technology.
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