How Does Technology Define Us as Individuals

Most importantly, the inventions of new technologies have enhanced communication as individuals can communicate with each other regardless of their geographical regions. Nonetheless, these advancements have some drawbacks that should not be overlooked. Most individuals do not realize the impacts of technology on all aspects of human life including how they relate to each other. Although technology has made us a better-connected society, it has affected our relationships making us lonelier than ever before. The effects of technology on individuals and on the society New technologies have improved communication, making the society more connected but ironically, individuals are becoming lonelier in the face of such immense connections. Nevertheless, a new study conducted by psychologist Ethan Kross from Michigan University has revealed that Facebook makes individuals sad and unhappy (Konnikova, par.

Perhaps this is largely due to the internet's alienating nature. Another researcher, Robert Kraut of Carnegie Mellon University also found out the more individuals used the Web, the more depressed and lonelier they became (Konnikova, par. A few years after going online, the people's social connectedness along with their sense of happiness dropped significantly. Furthermore, individuals especially the young people struggle to follow conversations as they are glued to their smartphones. Despite improving communication, they have made people lonelier, sad, and unhappy. However, the technologies have improved the daily life of human beings in various facets due to their efficiency and convenience. From the analysis, the negative impacts of new technologies outweigh the positive effects. Thus, technology has made people lonelier, sad, and unhappy notwithstanding making the society better connected.