https://padlet.com/katejem/reflection_paper ENGL 100 en-us 2019-10-08 08:05:08 UTC 2019-11-02 06:55:20 UTC hello@padlet.com katejem https://padlet.com/katejem/reflection_paper/wish/401313493           As I was watching a talk by Sherry Turkle entitled "Connected, but alone,” tons of realization about how technology is trying to put up a gigantic barrier between all of us hit me.
           In today's world, technology plays a crucial role in providing the needs and wants we have in life. When Turkle mentioned of us expecting more from technology and less from each other, I felt a slight tug at my heart. It was sad, but it was also the reality. We keep on making technological advances to meet our satisfactions. Our hungry desire for everything to be replaced by technology made us forget that these things do not have emotions like that of people. It may provide us the things we think people can't, but it will never be enough to fill the emptiness in our hearts. Our longing for love and happiness may be gone for a while, but soon, we will just realize that we need other people around us more than we need technology. 
           Some may argue that technology can give us emotions through communications that is made possible by advancements. But as Turkle said, this kind of conversation does not really work for learning about each other. Of course, I think it's great that we're able to communicate with people from afar with just one click. But I don't think it's the most efficient way to really connect with people. Turkle was right—people get to edit, delete, and retouch the things they want to write or post. It lets people filter their thoughts. Of course, having online conversations does not mean one is pretentious. It's just that we can't really know someone from mere messages. If we earnestly want to know them, then we have to talk to them and spend time with them personally. 
           The truth is we are too consumed by the virtual reality that we forgot to live in the world that's right in front of us. We try to force ourselves in believing that we are connected to everyone around us—but in actuality, we're just alone. Now if genuine connection is what we really want, then let us learn to live in the actual world and start making conversations with people who matter to us.  ]]> 2019-10-23 08:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/katejem/reflection_paper/wish/401313493