In this article it lists 5 ways that technology affects our relationships. Social media: 1. Changes our genes 2. Accelerates our relationships 3. Delays "IRL" meetings 4. Mobilizes the LGBT community 5. Changes the way we mourn. The first point seemed the most interesting to me because I've never thought about how my connection with technology could affect my children. This article states that, "The science of epigenetic has shown that our experiences may permanently, even heritably, transform our DNA. This means that things we feel, like trauma and loss, change the way future generations are wired." I find it interesting that the way we mourn over death could be different for our children. Instead of coping with the pain would they turn to their phones (or whatever new form of communication is invented during their time)? I fear that my children or grandchildren won't be able to cope with depression because they will have more to distract themselves from the pain. I'm not saying that a little distraction is bad but if it takes a number of years to get over a heart breaking event then I have no doubt it will cause some mental problems. Hopefully, it will never come to that and the next generation will adapt to the new technology and not have mental problems because of it.
Below is the link to the article.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/17/technology-changing-relationships_n_5884042.html
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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Introduction
Hi! I'm Christy Aho, I'm a freshman at Taylor University. I've lived in North Carolina, California, and I currently live in Dearborn, Michigan. I enjoy playing tennis, painting, going to Detroit Tigers baseball games, and being around friends. Faith and family are my top priorities; I have three younger sisters, Sierra, Sarah, and Becca.
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