What is going on with today's society? Here we are, living in a world where possibilities are endless with the ever changing technology that we have to work with. But why is it that as the world gets "smarter" we as consumers seem to be getting more "stupid"? This video came to my attention last year and the first time that I watched it, it really made me stop and think about how much I use technology.
Being able to communicate with others instantly is a privilege that has become necessary for our world to function. Using technology constantly has become a way of life but it is ruining the world at the same time. There is so much truth in this video and some of it is scary. It's sad that parenting nowadays is as easy as giving a child an Ipad to keep their attention.
When I was growing up I was outside for 90% of my free time. I was exploring, taking advantage of nature around me, and always using my imagination. When I raise my children I will be sure to raise them the same way that my parents raised me. Sure communication is important but at what expense?
It's so easy to miss an opportunity because we are too busy looking down at our phone, and I made a promise to myself that I won't let life pass by me as I don't see any of it. I guess you could say I'm an old school mind in a new school world that is letting the new school take control of what truly matters. So take a few minutes to watch this video. It may just change the way that you view the technology in front of you.
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