There are many benefits of technology that I've come to appreciate. My tablet lets me easily go online to google information and I like my iPod because I can listen to my favorite music without disturbing everyone else in the house. But for the most part, that's about it for me. … [Read more...]
Our Cell Phone Won’t Keep Us Company in Our Old Age
People often ponder on how times have changed. We look at these modern marvels and run to buy the latest gadgets and devices, thinking how much easier life will be because of that new smart phone. But is it better, or is it harder? … [Read more...]
Social Media is Pulling Us Apart One Post at a Time
Be honest. How many people have you unfriended in the last year or so? How many may have unfriended or unfollowed you? Do you care? Social media, hailed as the great connector, has proven to be the great divider. … [Read more...]
All Parents Should Watch This
We keep hearing the warnings from experts and we continue to ignore them. Worse, we see the signs — the very things we're being warned about are actually happening, yet we blithely ignore them. We have a choice to make and we're choosing very poorly. … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Taking a Break from Technology
Does life get simpler and more enjoyable when we unplug the web? Once we put our smartphone away and dare I ask, turn off the TV, does one feel more free and relaxed? I think deep down, we all know the answer to those questions. So, what are you doing about it? … [Read more...]
Social Media Turning Children’s Mind to Mush
Social media and video games are creating a generation of children with the mental and emotional immaturity of three-year-olds, one of Britain’s most eminent brain scientists has warned. So says an article in The Telegraph. Personally, I believe it. … [Read more...]