Individuals’ lives are bustling with technology, which has a direct influence on them. Although there are a number of upsides to this phenomenon linked with communication, I think there are unavoidable and adverse outcomes of reduced sociability.
On the one hand, let’s delve deeper into the positives this trend might yield. Technology was seen as a connector in the past. People could consider technology, especially telephones, as one of the key allies to gain a chance to contact their close friends or relatives, as well as gain knowledge about news they had not heard before. Initially, such so-called “assistance” was indeed beneficial in emergency situations – calling the necessary agencies when there was a n urgent need for help. Moreover, as it got advanced over the years, now it is completely reliable to use technology in a variety of ways. For example, remote work allows people living far from urban centers to avoid daily commuting while earning an income through digital platforms.
However, with the advent of sophisticated technology, the trend has been changing swiftly. One of the effects it may bring about is a decline in face-to-face communication skills. Humans are likely t o get absorbed into their smartphones, gradually getting accustomed to interaction through social media platforms. Platfo rms produced by Meta, such as Facebook and Instagram, might be a case i n point. While these platforms allow constant digital connection, they reduce the need for in-person interaction, which, in turn, can weaken essential social skills like responding naturally in conversations. Consequently, individuals may appear socially active online but struggle to maintain interactive relationships in the real world.
Having considered both sides of this case, I came to the conclusion that even though there are some positives of prevalent technology, such as assistance in urgent situations, I disagree with this view due to a possible loophole social media platforms can create.