How technology has changed the way we communicate
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The document discusses the evolution of communication technology from the telegraph to social networks, highlighting both positive and negative impacts on users. Positive aspects include new communication methods that enhance daily life and promote active user engagement, while negative aspects address issues like information overload, internet obsession, and the potential for conflict in personal relationships. It concludes that while technology can facilitate connections, it should not replace face-to-face communication and emphasizes the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries with online life.
How technology has changed the way we communicate
- 1. Technology & Communication How technology has changed the way we communicate Cristina Domene Beviá María Rosario Alfaro Garrigós
- 2. Introduction Telegraph in 1792 Telephone in 1890 Arpanet in 1969 Blogs: Blogger in 1999 Social networks: Facebook in 2003
- 4. Introduction Certainly these methods have revolutionized the way in which we communicate but, how has been the impact on people who use them? Positive aspects Negative aspects
- 5. New ways of communication Quickly, easily and with a big variety of formats The user of the media has shifted from a passive role to an active role. The information is immediate. Today we can decide about the information we want, search for it and also feed it with our own knowledge. Positive aspects
- 6. These advances improve our daily lives: We communicate with our family or friends We can work remotely We can attend a conference or receive news in real time We can study anywhere in the world Positive aspects
- 7. Negative aspects A lot of information oversaturation According to a study called ‘How Facebook Affects you and your relationships’, more and more people are getting obsessed with the Internet and social networks. Facebook affect our mood create us stress due to information or images that publish our contacts
- 8. Negative aspects Sometimes, people give more importance to the virtual world than to the real world. There are games like WOW or LOL that make young people prefer to make virtual hangouts with friends rather than with friends in the real world.
- 9. Negative aspects Whatsapp is another problematic issue. According to Sherry Turkle (Ph.D. in personality psychology at Harvard), can cause problems with the sentimental couple. All your contacts can know: if you got the message that they sent the last time when you were connected These issues can create fights and jealousy.
- 10. Conclusion The technology is very powerful and can help us a lot, but it is necessary to use it with the head and not forget to communicate face to face. The information technology was designed to approach people, not to replace them. Do not become obsessed with the online life. The new communication channels can exert significant control over us if we do not have clear limitations.