Question

Answer one of the following questions in essay form. Your submission should be at least one page long. The essay is worth 10 points. Topic: Addiction Choose one Essay Topic for 10 points Are you addicted to technology? Does your use of technology negatively affect your daily life? Is there addiction in your family? Do you want to share your experience with addiction in family member's or friend's life?

Answer 1

• Technology has become an integral part of our lives. It has transformed our lives in many ways. In many ways, it makes life more convenient for us: we can send messages quickly via the internet, cook meals in a few minutes in a microwave, and book train tickets online instead of walking to the station.
• Not too long ago, many children enjoyed reading a good book in their spare time. Nowadays, adolescents are more likely to be seen playing video games or watching television. Some people even claim they can't go without watching their favourite TV programme, which is a bit extreme.
• Similarly, sending letters has become a thing of the past. It has been replaced by email, instant messaging and social media. I think this is a huge shame; for me, there's nothing better than receiving a letter in the post. It shows someone has taken the time to sit down and write something; this is much more personal than a conversation online.
• The presence of social media has, in some respects, turned us into anti-social beings. Instead of meeting up with friends and seeing them face-to-face, we now spend a lot of time communicating online.
• Although online communication has its advantages - notably, enabling us to keep in touch with loved ones in different countries - we shouldn't forget the value of real-life human interaction. It is, after all, in our nature to socialise with others.
• Admittedly, I spend a lot of time using technology. I rely on the internet and my laptop to plan my work schedules and meetings. I use wifi on my phone to send messages via apps such as Snapchat and even constantly using my email for work purpose.
• That said, when I'm on holiday it is nice to switch it all off and have a break. Taking a break from technology is liberating. So,I wouldnt say that I am addicted to technology,but yes,definitely it has become a huge part of our lives including mine and we cannot live without it now.Its become habitual to check our phones constantly and use our laptops for work and leisure both.
• And yes,without my phone and laptop I cannot work even a single day,since all the office work,banking etc. is done through these technological devices,so it is difficult to give up everything all at once.
• The first thing we all do in the morning is to check our phones which has become an inevitable part of our lives but I am not glued to my phone or other technological devices to an abnormal extent.I know I can switch them off when I want to and when I need to.
• Everything has its pros and cons including technology around us,it is upon us how we balance it out with our social lives and not completely let it take over us.Human connection anyday is more important than technology connection.