After viewing the video “Digital Nation”, I have learned some interesting information on how technology is used and the possible disadvantages it is doing to the human race. Even though the conclusion was that technology is neither good nor bad, but just complicated, I feel this video focus mainly on the negative impacts on technology. In the beginning of the video, it talks about how people tend to think that with technology, it has increase their multitasking skills. However, studies have shown that multitasking makes a person slower, unable to focus on one task and easily distracted. I must confess that I always believed that being able to multitask was one good characteristic I have. However, after this video, I have notice that I am easily distracted and have difficulties remaining on one task for a long period of time.
The video also discussed how technology has cause a public health crisis. For an example, they talk about South Koreans addiction to video games. There have been incidents of individuals being engaged with a video game for long periods of time (over 24 hours) and have forgotten to eat or drink anything. Due to this, there have been cases of people dying at gaming sites. It also talks about how due to technology, adolescents and adults have developed lack of communication among each other. Because of the health crisis, South Koreans have developed digital rehabilitation camps for addicted gamers. In my opinion, I believe adults have allowed this to happen. As a parent, it is their responsibility to monitor and choose their child’s activities. Playing video games, computer games, and using other electronic devices are beneficial, however too much of a good thing can turn into a bad thing. There should be a limit of usage with electronics for minors.
Overall I really enjoyed the video. It was a lengthy video, and I was worried about getting bored. However, it kept me engaged. I learn a lot of useful information from the video. This video has allowed me to be more aware of some of my habits I have using technology. I am eager to learn more about technology and how it can be utilize in both my professional and personal life effectively.
Multitasking can be an entire topic all by itself! I have noticed more and more that people often read txts while in a face-to-face conversation; I've found myself consciously making the choice to wait for a lull. It's not always easy to do! We'll be talking about this more when we discuss new media literacies.
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