Are we Together or Alone?

Hello All!

Going off of the video from Turkle from the show "Ted", she brings up a good point that technology causes us to be together, but in reality we really are alone. We may be sitting together, in each others presence, but in reality, we are really alone because of the fact that we direct our attention to our electronic devices. Technology has given us the ability to take control of what we are doing in real time. Some may say that they are together when it comes to hanging out or sitting through a meeting. But if you think about it, we end up going straight to our phones and listen to only what we want to hear and what we think is important. Technology has become such a huge part of our lives that Turkle believes that it will replace human physical contact with a robot like figure to give us the contact and attention that we want.

After watching this video, I have a feeling that what she is saying is true. I've never really noticed as to how easily distracted we get when it comes to having our phone at hand. Sometimes I don't even notice that I'll take my phone out and just turn it on to see if I have a new notification or to see what the time is, but it's at a constant rate! I acknowledge the fact that technology can be a huge part of our lives, but every now and then I decide to hide my phone from myself just so I can pay attention to my loved ones and friends that much more closely. After seeing Turkle and acknowledging as to what she said, it makes me that much more attentive to put the electronics away and to actually talk to those around me, instead of plugging myself into my headphones and getting lost in my own world.

Thanks for tuning in!
-Brandy B.