It is true that some people argue that we cannot achieve a balance between technology and real life. While I believe that it is useful for people to learn how to keep balance, I completely disagree with the opinion that such balance is impossible.
On the one hand, technology is a tool, not a force that controls us. We already set limits, proving that balance is possible through conscious choice. Firstly, humans have always integrated powerful tools into daily life without losing control. If people truly lost control over technology, they would abandon real life completely when unable to use their devices – yet this does not happen. Secondly, technology itself provides features that actively help users create balance. This reason is practical and concrete in society. We can see this in our daily lives through screen-time limits, focus modes, app timers, and digital wellbeing tools built into smartphones.
On the other hand, some critics raise valid concerns. Firstly, they argue that technology is designed to be addictive, making balance extremely difficult. However, difficulty does not mean impossibility – many people already succeed through self-discipline and digital detoxes. Secondly, others say that technology blurs the boundaries between work, social life, and rest, leaving no escape. While this is a real risk, we can respond by turning their «cannot» into «will not unless we try». Setting clear boundaries (e.g., no phones at dinner, work emails off after 8 p.m.) is a choice, not an impossibility.
In conclusion, I disagree with the claim that balance is impossible. The real problem is not technology itself, but people giving up before they try to find the right path.