Drawbacks of Digital Devices
Digital devices such as phones and computers are very common among the younger generation. It seems as if constant use of these digital devices have become accepted in todays culture. The amount of cell phone and Internet use today is extremely excessive. In the article “Is the Web Driving Us Mad” by Tony Dokoupil suggests that rather than making it easier for people to communicate the Internet may make us lonely and depressed and even make one suffer from forms of mental illnesses. Does this digital technology really bring people together or is it actually an irrelevant distraction? People who always rely on technology lack the ability to communicate in person, easily are distracted, and can even suffer from depression. Due to the easily accessible communication through cell phones may affect one in a negative way. Such as instantly receiving a text or phone call within seconds rather than having to communicate with another person face-to-face. Without the face-to-face communication one can fall back into the ways of not having to communicate in person. An example is when one is constantly communicating through digital devices how will they have the confidence to speak in public? One may be used to hiding behind the digital screen and speaking in front of people does not come natural. People need face-to-face communication when applying for jobs, to pass classes, or even getting helped at the store. Most of todays generation does not only rely on cell phone use, but my also rely on the Internet to communicate. Meaning they only communicate through the Internet another form which one lacks the face-to-face communication. There are various ways to communicate through the Internet such as Twitter, Facebook, Instant Message, or even MySpace. The various types of social networks open a door for one to become whoever they desire. While in