Technology Has Changed the Way We Think
Today's children will never know the challenge of burning music to a CD or holding the antenna to get a clear picture on the television. This is because they were born in a world where you can download a song with the click of a button or watch a plethora of movies from a streaming service. This is a good thing, right? Yes and no. Children can be negatively impacted by the constant use of technology. It's not uncommon to see a toddler with an iPad or smartphone. They are more likely to use this device better than adults. They know how to search videos on YouTube before they can speak. There has been research on how this is damaging to a child's wellbeing because it can lead to attention disorders. Children no longer know how to focus. It's not just children that are being affected.
Adult cognitive abilities are also being challenged due to technology. According to Pew Research Center, technology impacts our capacity for analytical thinking, memory, focus, creativity, reflection, and mental resilience. "We live in a culture that fosters attention-deficit disorder because of hyperconnectivity", said Nikki Graves, professor at Emory University. Technology has undoubtedly changed the way we communicate and think. We are constantly multitasking and moving at a fast-past due to technology.
Watch this video on internet attention-deficit disorder for toddlers.
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