iWrite- Nicole Loy

Technology. Must people love it. I, however, generally do not (I realize how ironic this is since I am using technology to post this opinion- I also realize that I am incorrectly using the term ironic and I'm sorry but I don't care). Yes, I realize its positive aspects. Technology is great for looking things up (I mean you can literally have information on anything and everything at your hands in a second), communicating with your friends and family, and for being efficient.  It generally makes life easier. But should life be easier?
Life is short. I believe you should spend every moment maximizing your opportunities for happiness, as you only have so many. But the best things in life aren't always the easiest things in life. Technology might allow me to communicate with my friends easily, but at what cost? Technology makes it easier to avoid face-to-face contact. Some people would rather text then go out to dinner. To me, that's crazy. I would rather be with my friends then talk to them through a pice of glass and metal. Also, t's so easy to misconstrue what someone is saying if you're texting. You can't determine if they were being sarcastic or if they really meant it.
Technology is also extremely distracting. How am I supposed to get my homework done if my cell phone is ringing with a new text every minute? A great example of technology that is distracting is the TV. Not only does it hold the keys to Netflix (which we all know is hella distracting), but even just regular programming can be hard to pass up. If the TV is on while I'm doing homework, I guarantee you that 60% of the time I will be watching the program rather than focusing on homework.
Technology also enables you to be fat and lazy. Why would I go outside when I could just chill inside with my phone and my TV? Netflix binge-watching is a thing, and it's dangerous. Now I'm not saying you should be outside 24/7 and never watch a program, but come on people we can't waste our lives watching TV series after TV series. Enjoy the earth because it won't be much longer until all you can do is stay inside due to your bad hips and general old age problems.
In conclusion, technology has many benefits, but we can't forget about all of the negatives that come with it. Society has been negatively impacted by it- both socially, mentally, and physically. Technology is both a curse and a blessing.