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Our Dependence on Technology is Causing Social Isolation

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This document discusses the impact of technology use on children and social interaction. It notes that children as young as age 2 have computer knowledge and use entertainment technology for around 8 hours per day. Excessive technology use can lead to issues like ADHD, autism, and obesity. Additionally, relying heavily on technology makes it difficult to form real human bonds and reduces community involvement. The document advocates for balancing technology use with in-person social interaction and communication to maintain connections with others.

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Conversational Depth Social Isolation (Geezaweezer, 2011) Interacting with Technology Over Real People Use of Technology Indoors Early Childhood and Technology (Christensen, 2011)
(Christakis, 2004) Children have computer knowledge as early as age 2 Children use 8 hrs. of entertainment technology a day 75% have a television/computer in their bedroom Can lead to: ADHD, Autism, coordination/sensory disorder, anxiety, depression, obesity, and diabetes (O’Brien, 2012) (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2010) (Christakis, 2004)
• Hard to form real human bonds • Reduced community involvement • Lack of physical activity • Vitamin D deficiency (from the sun) (Christakis, 2004) (David, 2009)
(Pyxelated, 2008)
(Christensen, 2011) “When I don’t have my cell phone, it feels like I am missing a limb because I feel so disconnected from all the people who I think are calling me, but really they aren’t half the time.” “It’s second nature to check my Facebook or email; it is very hard for me not to go on the Internet.” (University of Maryland, 2010) (Blog Catalog, 2011) University of Maryland, 2010
(Miller,2008) Share your information Share your ideas Stop superficial conversations Connect to the other person Communicate in person instead of over the internet (Bird, 2009)
A greater ability to communicate with more people, despite long distances Easier ways see what is going on and get involved in the community (Manon, 2010) Help and support for When we become involved we illnesses, injuries, and emotional meet new people and are able issues to form connections with Information at our fingertips to get people who share our same interests tasks done easier (Rainie & Smith, 2012)
(Polson, 2008)
(Breakthrough, n.d.)
(Breakthrough, n.d.)

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Our Dependence on Technology is Causing Social Isolation

  • 2. Conversational Depth Social Isolation (Geezaweezer, 2011) Interacting with Technology Over Real People Use of Technology Indoors Early Childhood and Technology (Christensen, 2011)
  • 3. (Christakis, 2004) Children have computer knowledge as early as age 2 Children use 8 hrs. of entertainment technology a day 75% have a television/computer in their bedroom Can lead to: ADHD, Autism, coordination/sensory disorder, anxiety, depression, obesity, and diabetes (O’Brien, 2012) (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2010) (Christakis, 2004)
  • 4. • Hard to form real human bonds • Reduced community involvement • Lack of physical activity • Vitamin D deficiency (from the sun) (Christakis, 2004) (David, 2009)
  • 6. (Christensen, 2011) “When I don’t have my cell phone, it feels like I am missing a limb because I feel so disconnected from all the people who I think are calling me, but really they aren’t half the time.” “It’s second nature to check my Facebook or email; it is very hard for me not to go on the Internet.” (University of Maryland, 2010) (Blog Catalog, 2011) University of Maryland, 2010
  • 7. (Miller,2008) Share your information Share your ideas Stop superficial conversations Connect to the other person Communicate in person instead of over the internet (Bird, 2009)
  • 8. A greater ability to communicate with more people, despite long distances Easier ways see what is going on and get involved in the community (Manon, 2010) Help and support for When we become involved we illnesses, injuries, and emotional meet new people and are able issues to form connections with Information at our fingertips to get people who share our same interests tasks done easier (Rainie & Smith, 2012)

Editor's Notes

  • #3: The House of Social Isolation: The pattern of social isolation starts with technology reliance in childhood, causing us to stay indoors. The downfall is society is not interacting or communicating well with others.