Assignment:
You have read two authors who focus on the effects of technology and offered solutions to the problems they see as difficult and challenging for society. Sherry Turkle's article, "Flight from Conversation" focuses on how technology "changes not only what we do, but who we are." She specifically explores the negative effects cell phones have on personal relationships and the ability for people to converse with others. Her article points out to people the unintended consequences of technology to which they are vulnerable, but she also maintains there are solutions and time for people to make corrections.
Michael Solis's article "Obstacle to Friendship/Love" also focuses on the consequences of technology, in this case, how relationships are affected by social media. He, however, only offers something for consideration, not a solution to the problem. Using Turkle and Solis as your experts in the field, you will write a 550-650-word essay in which you respond to the problems/effects technology poses for society. Focus on one thing, as both Turkle (cell phones) and Solis (social media) did.
But, BEFORE you start to write your essay...
But, before you start to write your essay, start your writing process with pre-writing. Then, compete your rhetorical plan. Once you have finished both, you will write your 12-Point Outline and post it to the discussion board for this week. The 12-Point should be well-developed and formatted into the 12-Point structure. Please number your sentences for easier peer review. Remember that your essay should have a point. What is the point you want to make about technology? Need Assignment Help?
1. As technology continues to grow, many people spend too much time on their devices, which can reduce face-to-face communication that leads to misunderstandings.
2. Sherry Turkle's "Flight from Conversation," technology changes hoe people communicate and weakens personal conversations; In and in my own experience technology creates misunderstanding because messages lack tone, facial expressions, and making it easier for people to misinterpret each other.
3. In the article" The flight from Conversation", Sherry Turkle argues that technology helps people stay connected, it has weakened face-to face conversation.
4. She explained that many people are focused on texting, social media, and devices that they avoid human interaction.
5. Turkle believes constant digital interaction makes people feel lonelier because they lose the ability to be alone, build relationships, and reflect.
6. In "Obstacle to Friendship/Love," Michael Sollis argues social media can damage friendships and relationships by replacing genuine human connection with online interactions.
7. He argues that constant exposure to other people's post can lead to jealousy, insecurity, and unrealistic expectations.
8. He also explains that people often become more focused on their online image than developing honest, meaningful relationships that can tear apart at real life connections.
9. Technology creates misunderstandings because texts make it easier for people to misunderstand meaningful conversations.
10. Technology causes short messages, which took the place of deeper communication, by using quick text and emojis.
11. When there is a lack of human interaction and misunderstanding, this also makes it more difficult to build trust and strong relationships.
12. Overall, Technology has many benefits; it can weaken communication and harm personal relationships over misunderstandings.