...How technology has made life more difficult? Technology everyone loves it everyone uses it but at what cost? In my opinion we have sacrificed a lot just to use technology. Technology has made life easier to an extent but at same time it has made some people too dependent on it. Life is only going to get more difficult with technology advancing the way it is. How technology makes life more difficult? With all of our advancement in technology things are getting more simplified to the point of difficulty. For example eBooks they are more difficult to use n read while doing your school work, but at the same time it’s cheaper and more available for students. Another good example of how technology has made things difficult is with the gps systems. The new advancements in gps makes some people think without it they couldn’t go anywhere without getting lost. How much is too much for technology? I got a lot of information from news articles. There are only few you will need to know are gps, and eBook. Gps is a graphical position system used to add a destination and find routes to it or just to know where you currently are. EBooks are the new way most students are having to get the books called an electronic book. There are no other key definitions needed for this paper. I have tried to find someone articles with good rebuttals. But most people seem to agree with my position on this paper that technology does in fact make life more difficult some times. We just keep finding ways to...
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...thought of returning to school. “How will I afford this?” “Will I have enough time for school along with my family and working full time?” Last but not least “Who is going to teach me how to use the new technology that kids are obsessed with these days?” Technology has literally taken over the education system today. Kindergarten students have iPads provided by the school, high school and college students are turning every single homework assignment in online and students are texting and emailing their teacher and professors instead of using the telephone to call them. With the media being completely focused around technology it is easy to look at technology as a bad thing. A sly little tool to keep children quiet and distracted, keeping them from enjoying the outdoors and natural surroundings. All of that may be true, but what kind of tool is technology in the education system. Is it a helpful tool for young and adult students, or is it making us dumb? Nicholas Carr wrote an article named “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” In this article, Carr describes the way he perceives the internet. Carr speculates the idea that perhaps the internet has made him a poor reader and collects opinions from his colleagues and friends that support this idea. Carr states; “Immersing myself in a book or a lengthy article used to be easy. My mind would get caught up in the narrative or the turns of the argument, and I’d spend hours strolling through long stretches of prose. That’s rarely the case anymore...
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...hours trying to figure out: “What does he want? What does he need? How can I make it happen?” The answers to these questions are so simple, yet I am just now figuring it out. This is my vow to you. To us. Honesty: In my opinion, a very significant quality. If not, the most important thing to you, babe. I realize now that it is way better to be loved for the person you are. Honest people can say, do, and act the way they feel without fear of abandonment. Genuine Desire: The want to be wanted. Sex is important to you and great things happen when your needs are met! Physically appreciating you is more than a compliment in your eyes. Optimism: I’ll never forget after time spent in the fort I was in the Wal-Mart shopping for college, and you told me to stop texting you anything unless it wasn’t negative. It still continues in our relationship today, and I know that for you, only positive things will come from my mouth. Physical Health: You may not admit it always, but I know you want to be proud of who your with! For as long as possible I want to stay physically attractive so that when we are old and nastT you get to tell our grandchildren what a hottie I was. This means: diet, exercise, vitamins, and anything to keep the mind stable. Intelligence: Just kidding, everyone loves a dumb blonde, right? Being able to spend time with me and hold a conversation is important. I don’t think we will love travelling the world if it doesn’t stay interesting. Independence: I know now you...
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...Our technology helps us every day to complete tasks more efficiently and allows us to connect and reach out to the world around us. While it has made our lives more comfortable it has left some people complacent and has opened up more issues in our personnel lives. Some of our advancements have robbed us of basic skills that we need to retain. Teens have become so reliant on calculators that most colleges have banned them for placement tests. Some people have become so dependent on the technology around us that they will knowingly follow it and get themselves in a life or death situation such as with Global Positioning System. With the internet in almost every home and now on our cell phones we have been introduced to new issues to think and worry about. From hackers to viruses designed to break into your home computer or a company’s computer system just to get your personnel information. The internet has made it easier for thieves to steal your identity and ruin you financially taking years to fix. Our teens spend a lot of their time on internet and in most cases social media websites, which has made it easier for pedophiles and bullies to targeting our children putting them in danger. Yes, technology is a great thing but with the advancements also come a new set of problems when we get too reliant and complacent with the technology we us. As a society we have become way too reliant on the technology around us that help make our...
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...Siegel, Lee. “The Kids Aren’t Alright.” When regulators at the Federal Trade Commission take steps within the coming weeks to strengthen the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998, they could well be acting with Vicki Turner in mind. Along with raising her three kids, ages 16, 13, and 7, and working a job with handicapped children and adults, the 43-year-old resident of Fullerton, Calif., also spends a big part of her life monitoring her oldest kids' online activities: steering them away from inappropriate content, preventing them from uploading photos of themselves onto commercial sites that invite them to do so, and occasionally making them unfriend a person on Facebook whom Turner considers undesirable. When told about Mark Zuckerberg's declared ambition to open Facebook to children under the age of 13, she sighs. "He just cares about what will profit him," she says. In fact, Facebook, which hit a billion users last week, has sent a 20-page letter to the FTC imploring the agency to reconsider its planned revision of the 1998 act, which would prohibit the collection of information from children online, a lucrative practice that the social-networking behemoth clearly would not like to give up. Yet the FTC, though sharply criticized by an advertising industry unhappy with the proposed changes, says that current laws meant to shield children on the Internet have fallen way behind advancing technology. Entities, ranging from large corporations to obscure apps to...
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...They Really Make Us More Social? In today's society, many people of all ages use social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Instagram, and many more through their phones and computers. These social networking sites allow people to find, connect, and have relationships with just about anyone, from a classmate in your English 101 class to the pretty girl or boy you just met in last night's party. Browsing these sites can make you feel connected with others, but such easy, casual connection in an electronic environment has its downside. These social networking sites do not improve the social lives of people, but instead, these sites ruin the social lives of people by creating false sense of connection, bullying, having less privacy, and decreasing people's productivity from the real-world. Ironically, social media sites do not make the social lives of people better. They isolate people from society and causes people to have difficulty communicating with others in the real-world. It is because the bonds that people have online are fake which creates false sense of connection or relationship causing people to struggle communicating with others in the real-world. "It’s true that by eliminating barriers like geography, time of the day, and physical availability for a conversation, these social media make it easier and quicker for people to remain in contact and have relationships with other people"("All this social media might be making us less social"). But...
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...Student’s Name Professor’s Name Course Name Date Consequences of Technology Introduction The advent of technology continues to transform the lives of all inhabitants of the earth, with most people struggling to learn and implement the new aspect of discoveries that happens almost on a daily basis. Observers indicate that the journey from the ancient ways of operation to the modern ways of conducting activities across the globe has been long and exciting. The desire to make things work efficiently and cheaply has been the driving force behind every technology in the world today. Most people would prefer to achieve optimum result with minimal input, the fact that makes them commence the process of coming up with a means of attaining such objective. The result of such initiative is a discovery of something that would find global use and transform the manner that people conduct their activities worldwide. Nevertheless, such discoveries also have numerous consequences, some of which can adversely affect the well-being of the users. With a close reference to the works of Jonathan Foer, Ian Hodder, and Ben Thompson amongst other writers, the paper accounts for the tremendously negative impact of technology on our lives including the brain capabilities and social skills. Technology Changes the Thinking System Jonathan Foer indicates that the advent of technology has completely revolutionized the manner in which people view the world today (1). Unlike the years in the past when...
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...“It’s too boring/irrelevant” * Migration from Facebook where all the parents and the police are to a more instant gratification like Snapchat (where there’s instantaneity and impermanency) * Younger generations may migrate to things like Snapchat because of the instant gratification and the impermanency of it all * A lot of people freak out over the “once I put it on FB or Twitter, I can never take it off” but Snapchat gives that false sense of security (self-destruct feature) which is why it’s often used for sexting * Social media fatigue – getting tired of social media * Leads to you taking a vacation from the site * But it’s really hard to do so cause FB is integrated into everyday event planning, decision making and networking * People who love FB the most are of course, the ones who are forbidden from it (12 year olds) * What is so compelling about Facebook when you’re 12? * Want to be like older kids * Want to have lots of friends * Fear of missing out * Why is social media so compelling for all ages? * It’s all about friends * A social network is nothing without friends even though it seems like it’s only about advertisements * What do we do...
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...Student’s Name Professor’s Name Course Name Date Consequences of Technology Introduction The advent of technology continues to transform the lives of all inhabitants of the earth, with most people struggling to learn and implement the new aspect of discoveries that happens almost on a daily basis. Observers indicate that the journey from the ancient ways of operation to the modern ways of conducting activities across the globe has been long and exciting. The desire to make things work efficiently and cheaply has been the driving force behind every technology in the world today. Most people would prefer to achieve optimum result with minimal input, the fact that makes them commence the process of coming up with a means of attaining such objective. The result of such initiative is a discovery of something that would find global use and transform the manner that people conduct their activities worldwide. Nevertheless, such discoveries also have numerous consequences, some of which can adversely affect the well-being of the users. With a close reference to the works of Jonathan Foer, Ian Hodder, and Ben Thompson amongst other writers, the paper accounts for the tremendously negative impact of technology on our lives including the brain capabilities and social skills. Technology Changes the Thinking System Jonathan Foer indicates that the advent of technology has completely revolutionized the manner in which people view the world today (1). Unlike the years in the past when...
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...L****** NMCC Abstract We walk through this world with our heads down. Immersed in the technological realm, we disregard the real. We converse with our hands rather than our mouths, tapping keyboards and touchpads to the rhythm of our thoughts. This is the way we communicate in the 21st century. In the last decade, advances in information technologies have substantially altered the way humans interact. Between email, texting, social networking, instant messaging, and Skype, people now have the resources that would make it possible to spend days or months without coming face-to-face with another person, yet still remain connected with the world. I love my smartphone. I am in awe at just how much phones have advanced in the last 20 years. From the first one that was gigantic in size, then leading to a smaller simple flip phone to these beautiful, amazing slim pieces of hardware that can do more than I could have ever imagined a phone doing. Smartphones are something to be amazed with. Smartphones can certainly make our lives easier for us as we use them for everyday tasks such as communicating, checking our calendars, using as alarm clocks, as calculators, setting reminders and so much more. However, as smartphones keep advancing with new ways to make our lives easier, are they hindering our natural need for social interactions? I have chosen my topic on “Smartphones and their Effect on our Social Interaction.” How often do you see groups of people having coffee...
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...Perspective Karim Sabbagh David Tusa Mohamad Mourad Amr Goussous Telecom in the Middle East The Competitive Mandate After the Downturn Contact Information Beirut Mohamad Mourad Principal +961-1-985-655 mohamad.mourad@booz.com Dubai Karim Sabbagh Partner +971-4-390-0260 karim.sabbagh@booz.com David Tusa Principal +971-4-390-0260 david.tusa@booz.com Amr Goussous Senior Associate +971-4-390-0260 amr.goussous@booz.com Booz & Company EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2010, as the recession begins to lift in earnest, telecom operators in the Middle East will face a very different world. New business models, new strategies, new technologies, stronger competitors, more demanding customers—all will pose real challenges. The winners will be those with the vision and agility to respond quickly and flexibly to rapidly changing market conditions, developing the capabilities needed to respond to four strategic imperatives: 1. The Middle East and surrounding emerging markets are continuing to grow, and the region’s operators must reestablish the momentum they had before the recession if they are to capture their fair share of that growth. In developed markets, they must develop new value-added services that can differentiate them from competitors. In emerging markets, they must continue to gain share as quickly as possible. 2. As large sections of the telecom value chain become commoditized, operators must work to derive value through innovation. Simply copying competitors’ services...
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...Why the connected experience revolution is yet to be televised Tony Duarte Connected TVs and second screen experiences have disappointed. Why? Where does the future lie and how to get there? This white paper considers the answers. © 2013 – All rights reserved Fluxx Ltd. | 11th March 2013 fluxx.uk.com Table of Contents Executive Summary The Connected Dream The Fragmented Reality Consumers Broadcast Industry Connected Device Technology Smart TVs Mobile Devices Synchronisation and Mobile Payments Future Imperfect Smart TV Second Screen Advertising and Retail Sociable TV Steps Towards the Connected Dream Living the Dream Appendix 3 4 5 5 6 8 8 10 12 13 13 14 16 17 18 21 23 Why the connected experience revolution is yet to be televised 2 Executive Summary Connected experiences which seamlessly fuse second screens and connected TVs have been ‘the future of TV’ for so long it almost feels like a returning series. Playing along with a quiz show; requesting a product sample during an advert; taking a breakfast news feature with you on your morning commute so you can finish watching; all could be routine. Despite the enablers and technology being in place this seismic shift in the viewing experience stubbornly refuses to mainstream. Why? A number of obstacles stand in the way: • Consumers brought up on a passive, linear TV experience show ingrained lean-back behaviour • The broadcast industry can be risk averse and ambivalent about commissioning multiplatform...
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...accordance with the provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, or under the terms of any licence permitting limited copying issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency, Saffron House, 6-10 Kirby Street, London EC1N 8TS. Any person who does any unauthorized act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. The author has asserted his right to be identified as the author of this work in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. First published 2008 by PALGRAVE MACMILLAN Palgrave Macmillan in the UK is an imprint of Macmillan Publishers Limited, registered in England, company number 785998, of Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS. Palgrave Macmillan in the US is a division of St Martin’s Press LLC, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Palgrave Macmillan is the global academic imprint of the above companies and has companies and representatives throughout the world. Palgrave® and Macmillan® are registered trademarks in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and other countries. ISBN-13: 978–0–230–20199–6 ISBN-10: 0–230–20199–7 This book is printed on paper suitable for recycling and made from fully managed and sustained forest sources. Logging, pulping and manufacturing processes are expected to conform to the environmental regulations of the country of origin. A catalogue...
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...Dad has a new job, which means a new area, a new house and worst of all, a new school. Sadly I finished unpacking yesterday so I'm going to school today, why can't I stay home again? "Scarlet! Come down or you'll miss breakfast!" My mum calls from downstairs; I take one more look at my choice of outfit before going to the kitchen and eating my breakfast. "Where's dad?" I look up at my mum to see her over happy face, how can she be so happy about this? "He's gone to work; a different job means a different schedule." I don't question anymore as I finish my food, kiss my mum and little sister and run out the door. I get to school and head to the principal’s office, the woman at the desk lets me in and the principal stares me down. "Welcome Scarlet, here is you new class schedule, I have also assigned a buddy to help you get around the school." Before I know what's happening I'm out the office and facing a boy a little taller than me. "Hey." Man I'm awkward around new people, he doesn't look up as he whispers a small hello and walks off. I run after him and silently follow into a class room, he sits down and I get the feeling he doesn't like me. Too bad, the only open seat is next to him, I walk over and the teacher starts talking about random stuff. As the teachers going on and on I decide its best to at least have my 'buddy' half like me, so I write a note and slide it over to him, luckily he has a look and writes back. Me: what's your name? Him: Ben, yours? Me: Scarlet...
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...G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS An imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group. Published by The Penguin Group. Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 375 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014, USA. Penguin Group (Canada), 90 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2Y3, Canada (a division of Pearson Penguin Canada Inc.). Penguin Books Ltd, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, England. Penguin Ireland, 25 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland (a division of Penguin Books Ltd). Penguin Group (Australia), 707 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3008, Australia (a division of Pearson Australia Group Pty Ltd). Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd, 11 Community Center, Panchsheel Park, New Delhi–110 017, India. Penguin Group (NZ), 67 Apollo Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand (a division of Pearson New Zealand Ltd). Penguin Books South Africa, Rosebank Office Park, 181 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parktown North 2193, South Africa. Penguin China, B7 Jiaming Center, 27 East Third Ring Road North, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020, China. Penguin Books Ltd, Registered Offices: 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, England. Copyright © 2013 by Rick Yancey. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or electronic form without permission in writing from the publisher, G. P. Putnam’s Sons, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group, 345 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014. G. P. Putnam’s Sons, Reg. U.S. Pat & Tm. Off. Please...
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