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This article definitely provoked some thoughts about my technology use. It is very discouraging that people often no longer interact with each other face to face. We as humans, cannot afford to get lost in this mindless and never ending world. If your head is always looking down at your phone, you are not looking up at the opportunities right in front of you, and certainly aren't taking advantage of them. We need to find our way back to enjoying life with the company and the people around us, and make the most of every opportunity life throws our way.

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This article really made me think of how much time I spend on my phone. I've been trying a lot harder recently to put it down and talk to my siblings. I do think that people shouldn't be on it for a really long time though. For Snapchat, that is my way of talking to some of my friends. Yes, face-to-face interactions is good, but you can't always be around someone. For example my cousin and I are really close, but she lives a few hours away. I talk to her everyday over Snapchat and some days I FaceTime her. If we didn't, I'm sure we wouldn't be as close as we are now! I think it would be a good idea to at least try to not be on it 24/7, and to maybe try to use it less.

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I agree with most of the points hat this article makes about being addicted to our phones. I think that phones and social media apps are made for entertainment. However, even though they are made for people to enjoy they, like everything else, are still something that people can take advantage of or take too far. People can often times become to prone to worrying about what other people think because of these apps. They can take this excessive form of vanity and communication to potentially hurt others anonymously. Which is why I agree that we should try to keep people from using their devices this excessively, but I don't think that China's South Korea's "Cinderella law" is the way to keep this from happening.

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In this article, I agree with the fact that teens and adults now use their phones too much. I personally would say it is an understatement to say people are only on their phones three hours a day and open snap chat 18 times. I know from personal experience I probably open snap chat a little more than 18 times and most people probably do. I would say that it is an addiction and it needs to be fought against. People lose their people skills as talking face to face with someone and how to interact with other people. These are real life skills that you need for any type of job.

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This article explains to us how digital technology can affect our lives. It explores different effects that large amounts of time with this type of technology. I believe that digital devices are very important to our every day lives. Even though these help change our lives positively they also have many negative effects. They can affect us physically and mentally. For example, the man who played for 45 days straight was sent to rehab. This article can be a good example for many people considering whether or not they should own a phone.

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In this article concerning the general population being addicted to digital devices, I can't really express much. I could say we should spend more time off of our phones, computers, etc. and give a big motivational monologue on why humanity needs to change with technology. However, I don't feel like I have the right. I would just be one big hypocrite because I spend way too much time on my phone, maybe even the  same amount as the people in the article. Though, I don't think we should have technology control our lives. There must be a form of moderation to have technology be a support to our lives. The good news is that there is a very good side to technology, as there is a very bad side. It's up to us to choose which side we pick.

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I disagree with a few points if this article because I think that technology has taken us very far. Technology has helped us to achieve feats that wiuldn't be possible in the past and even though that's a beautiful thing, addictions can destroy us. Especially seen in those addicted to drugs and the like, even addiction to social media can alter the way that a person operates. The article is correct when it says that we should lessen the use of technology, but I don't think that we should ever undermine the fact that technology has gotten us to places we weren't at before. To help lessen the use of technology is something relative to whoever is using technology.

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I think that this article really makes you think how much time we spend on our electronic devices. I agree with this article however that people often get addicted to there phones and video games. We do spend to much time on video games and our phones rather than going outside . Our phones cause us not to have to remember things, like our parents phone number or how many T's in Matthew. It makes us not want to memorize anything because it is all on our phones. If we are not on our electronic devices then we may be able to see the world in a different way rather than through a camera.

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I agree with much of this article in the sense that I do believe the youth is quite excessive in its use of technology and that some could be considered "addicted" in relation to how many hours they are using technology in one day, but I think that this article is missing a very crucial point. Technology, whether it may be on an iPad or tablet, smartphone, computer or laptop, whatever it may be, is a VITAL part of our society and the way we function every single day. In fact, there are some people who make a living off of recording themselves playing video games and talking to their audience. We cannot put legislation on the restraint of technology for the same reason we cannot limit an accountant to using numbers. Both jobs require an abundance of time with their tool, the computer and the numbers. Although, I do agree that some of our youth does spend too much time on the devices at times. But in all reality, we have to accept that society and our generation is moving forward and the youth has to as well and technology as we know it is in the future of the youth so why save it for later.

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This article is an interview with a social psychologist Adam Alter. It explains how people are addicted to their phones. It gives evidence of how many times people open Snapchat. 60% of adults say they keep their phones next to them at night. Many people check their email or social media right before they go to sleep. People have become physically addicted to their social media and games. Steve Jobs didn't let his kids use iPads because he knew the dangers and addictions that come along with it. A school in the Bay Area doesn't allow any technology, no phones and no iPads. I think that phones and certain technologies have started to take over our lives. I've noticed that people are usually on their phones more than talking when they are at parties. At lot of interactions with other people have become awkward and different because we aren't used to talking face-to-face with people, we like texting and not actually talking. The younger generations shouldn't have these kinds of addictions, so to stop this I would suggest to not use phones, iPads, or any other electronic devices around them. I think people are overlooking their addictions and keep moving on with their lives.

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In the article "Why We Can't Look Away From Our Screens," the author goes into detail on how a majority of people in the world are addicted to some form of technology; whether they are phones, tablets, computers, TVs, they are simply addicted. These things can be compared to other substances like drugs. In a 2011 study, more than 41 percent of people in the world have some kind of an addiction, and most of those people are probably addicted to their phones, social media, etc. In one survey, 60 percent of adults say they sleep with their phones, and that number is most likely the same with most kids, and it could even be a bigger number than that. I know I sleep with my phone, and in my opinion I am pretty addicted to it. Besides being addicting, I think that technology is very useful. It makes things fast and easy, improves our lives, and saves a lot of our time.

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This AOW discusses how people of all ages are addicted to screens, technology, and social media. It describes how playain't video games and using your phone more than you should is equivalent to doing drugs or other addicting things. People are actually addicted to their phones and can't even sleep without knowing that their phone is right next to them. This article explains that some people have been to mental hospitals for being so addicted to screens and video games. At one point, you should ask yourself if it is really worth it, because it's fun and first, but what are you really gaining from it? It also is very influential to stop using so much social media and technology because it can become obsessive and take over your life, when there is so much more you can be doing.

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When I read about the school that didn't allow iPads or iPhones. I thought that this was a really good thing. Kids are starting to have phones and video games at a very young age. Having these things can make significant impacts on their lives. For example their social skills can be affected negativity. So I think that it is important for adults and people our age to limit our time on this technology so that the younger children will see that and do the same.

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In this article, "Why We Can't Look Away From Our Screens," the author explains to us the addiction that comes with technology. Many young teens have filled there life with technology and their world revolves around it. I do believe this article holds truth about society being addicted, but it lacked having truths about the positive affect of technology. Not all people use technology for gaming. Often, it is used for communication, directions, and searching the internet. Being able to do these things outside of your home and on a small device is extremely beneficial to people throughout the world. In conclusion I do not doubt that people are addicted to gaming and technology, but I also believe that technology isn't just a negative aspect in our world.

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This article is explaining the addiction us human beings have with technology. We use our phones for so many things and we just get used to having it with us. For me, I would say that i am a little addicted to my phone because I am always on it but if I give it up for two weeks I won't be in withdrawal like some people.  When getting a notificAtion, it is really hard not to reply, unless you are ignoring people. But, I would definitely agree with the article and say that many people are addicted to their technology.

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This article is important because it addresses how addicted people are to their electronics today.  For me, I wouldn't say that I am completely addicted to my phone, but find myself turning to it when I'm bored usually. I try to stay off of it when I'm with people, but getting a text or a notification is pretty hard to resist replying to. This is exactly what the author, Adam Alter, is stating- we are addicted to our phones. Essentially, I agree with this article and think it really describes the problems of technology today.

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I personally have trouble deciding a side to back up on this article. For me at least, I spend a fair amount of time on my electronics. However, I feel as if I'm able to manage myself to where I still get exercise and homework in. Overall, I feel like the article itself made the problem bigger than it actually is in most kids lives.

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This article emphasizes the addiction associated with people and technology. It puts awareness out that your behavior towards technology can be just as addicting as a drug. Nowadays people have their phone 24/7 but I believe people should put their phone away and spend some quality time outside technology. I agree that people should try to limit their phone use because it really can be detrimental towards your mental health and can affect your social life overall. Putting away your phone for a couple minutes a day can be better for your life in the long run.

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This article informed me of just how much we use our electronic devices. Nowadays, everyone has a personal cell phone, which in turn makes us rely on them more and more. With that, the common household usually has more than one TV. I agree with the article, that we are literally addicted to our electronic devices. To counteract this, we should spend time away from them, even if its just a few hours less than usual, or a full day away from them. Now that I think about it, I dont even think I could spend a day away from any electronic device. This shows how addicted we really are.

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This article shows us the consequences of us being attached to our screens and not interacting with the outside world. Kids these days need to interact with their parents more and get their priorities straightened out. Unfortunately in today's world, a kid's number one priority is often his phone. I, for an example, make sure to leave my phone upstairs while doing homework so I can focus on what needs to be done at that time.

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I think that this article of over exaggerating to a certain extent. In some, or most cases, you could probably use your phone less than you do. But in some cases it is fine. And when you are on your phone, you are still not disconnected from the rest of the world. I do my homework on my IPad and keep a conversation with my mom all the time. Overuse of anything is bad for you, and this isn't an exception. Obviously you need to watch where you're going while using your phone, and try to limit yourself, but that really doesn't mean your addicted.

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The author of this article asks us questions about our own addictions towards gaming and or social media. We all realize throughout this article how much time we spend on our phones or electronics. As said in the article, 60% of people sleep with their phone close or near to them. It sounds normal to most of us but in a "normal" person's perspective, it's insane. We don't realize how much time we spend wasting on our phone until there is nothing else to search, read, or scroll through. You could be doing so many other things that could actually benefit you. Talking over the phone or texting lessens the chances of you going out and talking to people in real life. I think we should all try to lessen the amount of time we spend on our phone and go out into the world.

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This article outlines an important issue that many of us struggle with today; addiction. I think the article helped me realize how much of a problem being addicted to your phone is. It made me realize that I actually struggle with this as well. It is important that we try to avoid looking at our phones or playing video games otherwise we could become socially awkward and not really know how to react to people outside of social media or video games.

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This article helped me realize what other harmful effects technology can give us. Most don't realize that addictions don't have to be in the real world. We could be doing much more in the time taken up by social media. Nearsightedness is also increasing as people stare at close screens more.

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This article really made me think about how much time I spend on my phone or computer doing essentially nothing. This is super crazy and I think maybe we should all try to tone down our technology use before it gets too late. Like in all in the 20th century, up to probably the 90s people just smoked without really knowing the consequences, and we might just be in the same position, just a different addiction. It is important for everyone to know that too much time on their phones is unhealthy and that it is okay to need help. We have to remember that there is still more to life than that.

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This article is important for many teens to read especially in today's world. Many good examples of our "addiction" were said and I even experience them myself. If I have my phone in my room at night, I find I have trouble falling asleep. It's important for people to be aware of what these electronics are really doing to our minds. I feel that people are sometimes so wrapped up in their social media life that they forget about the real world they are living in. I really liked this article because I feel that after reading it, we can learn how to make responsible cho and use our time wisely on social media and electronics.

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This article explains that people nowadays are addicted to their digital devices. Whether we use phones, computers, or video game consoles, we rarely put them down. This can pose a problem to us because we don't use face to face conversation much anymore. We are not learning or using the social skills we need to survive in the real world. While I think it is bad that we are constantly relying on our digital devices, they can be helpful to us in our day to day lives as well. It is hard to live without them because a lot of things we regularly do are online now. It can't be considered a problem because in today's society things are faster and easier for us to do when they are on our digital devices, and that's all the younger generations know.