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A thought regarding the argument that iPads encourage anti-social behavior: Many of us here were introduced to this immersive technology as mature adults & don
by m52go 11y ago
A thought regarding the argument that iPads encourage anti-social behavior:
Many of us here were introduced to this immersive technology as mature adults & don't know how to balance this technology with the demands of humanity (namely, proper social communication). Give me an iPad, and I'll find a way to watch stupid videos and avoid productivity (that's why I don't have one). Or send me a text and I'll make my best effort at checking it ASAP, even if that means losing focus on a real conversation for a few moments.
BUT: humans have an innate need to communicate. It's not a generational thing--it's a human thing. Kids aren't going to forget they need to make quality bonds with the people in their lives. They'll still do it. And I bet these kids growing up now will be able to achieve this balance between man and machine better than us.
I predict: it's not technology we're going to learn from our kids--it's how to truly live well with it.