Thursday, January 2, 2020

The Medias Dependence On Technology - 1510 Words

The Screens of Evil Since the beginning of time, humans have strived to live simpler lives. We have spent generations, creating innovations within technology to ensure our lives would always be more simplistic than those who lived centuries before us. People now have the ability to update their Facebook status’, map the human genome to target strands of DNA that can be disastrous to one’s health, send out amber alerts nationwide, and create plants that are resistant to pesticides. Innovation in technology has led to advancements in many fields such as medicine, law enforcement, and entertainment which has inevitably changed the way society operates. However, with the abundance of technology available, society has developed an unhealthy†¦show more content†¦In Carolyn Gregoire’s article â€Å" Babies And iPads Might Not Be Such A Great Combination After All†, she discusses a recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics that suggests children under the age of two should have little exposure to games and media. Children’s brains grow rapidly during the first years of life and â€Å"...young children learn best by interacting with people, not screens† (Gregoire). Unfortunately, it has become common for parents to rely on technology to distract or â€Å"teach† their children. However, Loren Frank, a psychologist at the University of California, explains that when the brain is being constantly stimulated you begin to prevent the learning process. The psychologist also mentions that allowing our brains to have downtime is essential for solidifying our experiences and developing them into permanent memories (Greenblatt). Studies have shown that when children are able to play with materials that help build foundations for understanding concepts and skills, they are given the ability to make solid connections that create pathways that stimulate the brain (Carlsson-Paige). Moreover, it is not just the youth that is being targeted by technology, but the human population at large. A vital aspect of our daily lives is communication. The internet, and the social

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