Social media was invented to keep us connected. Nowadays, networks seem to have taken the attention of most of its users. It is evident on public transits, in coffee shops, even on the corner of streets. There are even users on social media while operating a vehicle. According to Pew Research Center, 68% of US adults utilize the social platform Facebook. Most US adults can be found with their eyes stuck on the screen. While social media may keep us connected, it has made us become unsocial.
Henry Williams speaks on technology and social media giving users "an addictive chunk of recognition in the form of likes, streaks, followers, views and more" (Williams, 2018). Our culture today is truly addicted to technology in all forms, because it connects us to a global stage from anywhere in the world. If we are so connected to the world through technology, why are users seen alone with their eyes glued to their smartphones?
When you have a free moment, do you initially grab your smartphone? Do you immediately go to a social media platform? Naturally, the answer to both questions is yes! Technology provides a user access to endless streams of entertainment, news, and information. Within that endless stream, users will try to find the content that most appeals to them. We will scroll through all that information until something appealing pops up and grasps our attention. But it never ends there. We will always continue to scroll through content that is appealing and worth our attention while ignoring those around us.
Williams, H. (2018). Alone, together: How technology separates us [Video]. TED Conferences. https://www.ted.com/talks/henry_williams_alone_together_how_technology_separates_us
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