In my previous post I explained how technology, pinterest in particular, has benefited my life. Over the course of the semester and throughout our class discussions, the numerous negative consequences that come along as side effects to technology consuming our nation and world became increasingly more evident. In class, we considered the ways that we communicate with others and it quickly came to our attention that majority of our interactions are through technological devices such as the internet for emailing or a phone for calls and texting. These discussions challenged us to remove ourselves from our everyday lives and consider how our lives are impacted by the loss of face-to-face interactions.

We were all able to admit that the convenience and efficiency that technology has made possible in our society is clearly important to our development, but it is extremely important to take a step back every once in a while and remind ourselves what is really important to us in this world. This unit made me realize how incredibly special genuine, physical company is and I must continue to remind myself to not lose myself in technology and all of its entertainments. As easy as it is to send a quick text checking in on someone, when I step back and evaluate my friendships I realize how genuine and meaningful our face-to-face encounters are. While technology has made keeping in touch easier and more convenient, those exactly adjectives I want to use when defining my relationships. One of the most important things I learned about myself this semester is that I need to frequently take a step back and always evaluate myself and make sure I'm living in a way that benefits my life in the most amount of ways. Technology has changed society forever and it is crucial that we remember to use it moderately and continue to cherish face-to-face interactions more than ever before.