Relationships with Technology
Sunday, September 27, 2009 by jotaylor
After my computer showed me a lovely blue screen in the middle of writing my assignment, I have decided that technology and I do not have a good relationship. As was mentioned in our first lecture, relationships with technology can sometimes be irritating. However most of the time, I believe technology is truly marvellous.
For example, Skype an easy to use online video calling website, which is free, and designed to allow Skype members to keep in touch. Is an easy way to maintain long distance relationships and does not offer the extras that other networking sites require such as creating detailed profiles which in contrast social networking site Facebook does. Facebook allows relationships to be made or continued, and suggests that users create an extensive identity online as a way of expressing their personality, not just a means of keeping in contact.
Another instance of bad technology use for me was miraculously deleting 250 odd photos and please don’t suggest simply checking the recycle bin, it is still a tender subject. So, should I be ashamed of this relationship I have with technology considering I am a 21st century person living in the digital age? I consider how you use the technology you have to be of importance, whilst also allowing for good and bad days.
For example, Skype an easy to use online video calling website, which is free, and designed to allow Skype members to keep in touch. Is an easy way to maintain long distance relationships and does not offer the extras that other networking sites require such as creating detailed profiles which in contrast social networking site Facebook does. Facebook allows relationships to be made or continued, and suggests that users create an extensive identity online as a way of expressing their personality, not just a means of keeping in contact.
Another instance of bad technology use for me was miraculously deleting 250 odd photos and please don’t suggest simply checking the recycle bin, it is still a tender subject. So, should I be ashamed of this relationship I have with technology considering I am a 21st century person living in the digital age? I consider how you use the technology you have to be of importance, whilst also allowing for good and bad days.