Scholarly Article #2
I thought this article was amusing because it felt like I was talking to one of my parent's about the birth of the internet. In my opinion, there are a lot of older people who are still suspect of the internet and the lack of personal appeal. However, when you look at the younger generations, the generation who have always known the internet, it is less of a threat and more of a necessity. While I do agree with the author in the sense that the internet detracts from personal relationships, I do believe the internet to be a tremendous tool. I too have been frustrated by not being able to talk to people because they were preoccupied with their phone or internet, but I still believe a healthy balance is essential to life. It was funny to see adults struggle with the learning curve of the internet, but as time goes on, the internet has become easier and easier to access and a more personal interface.
Hi James,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post. Indeed, Ullman's viewpoint might hold water in some cases, but not in others. I agree that her predictions do NOT absolutely apply to everything resulting in disintermediation, devolution of human interaction, and so forth. The key is to learn how to manage our technological affairs, such as using the internet to maximize its benefits and minimize its disadvantages.
Dr. B
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