iwrite-Amelia Caldwell

I chose to answer the question: Has technology ever inconvenienced you or hurt you? Maybe technology got in your way, slowed you down or even literally hurt you? Have you seen technology have a negative impact on society?

I love technology, if you see me on a regular basis I pretty much always have my phone in my hand. However, there have been times when technology was just too frustrating. For example, whenever I have an assignment due and it is an online assignment, there is always a possibility that my laptop will shut down and I would have to start over again. That is a HUGE inconvenience because I do not have that much time to waste. 

I believe that technology does have a somewhat negative impact on society. At the Governor's School for the Arts if we had our phones past our dorm hall, we would be written up. We were not even allowed to bring a laptop, iPad, or any tablet or it would be taken on the first night. This, however was one of the most amazing parts of GSA. We were forced to actually interact with the people around us instead of staring at a screen all day. I got to know so many amazing people that I don't think I would have even noticed if I had my phone or laptop with me throughout the day. 

Even though technology is really helpful, it can be an inconvenience and it doesn't allow you to truly live in the moment.