Is Technology Causing us to Lose Sight of the Simple Things in Life?
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010As a society, we are constantly searching for the latest and greatest technological breakthrough to “simplify” our lives and make us more “efficient.” The question I would like to pose is simple. Does technology “simplify” our lives or actually cause us to lose sight of the “simple” things in life?
This question brings us back to the age-old debate of which generation was the best to grow up in. I remember these debates with my parents. Their argument always centered around how things were simpler when they grew up and how they enjoyed outdoor activities and family time more than my generation. I can almost hear them now, “When I was young we actually went outside and played with our friends unlike kids today who play video games all day!!” Well, are they right?