Assignment 2 - Stephanie Bailey

   Technology has undoubtedly affected the lives of all who have encountered it and it has created new avenues for growth. Unfortunately though, technology has also created new hindrances and problems such as a loss of social interaction, addiction to technology, and unneeded distraction. Technologies like IPhones, IPads, and Apple watches all create extreme convenience for our society by allowing us to be connected to the rest of the world via social media no matter where we are. The very saying "there's an App for that" says it all when it comes to the convenience technologies provide because there is an app you can use for virtually anything you ever need to do. Such apps exist that can start your car and lock your house just by tapping a button on your device's screen. The problem created by this convenience is that it creates a distraction when doing tasks such as homework or driving. Any distraction when driving can be fatal and the most common distraction now-a-days is the use of cell phones. Another problem that technology poses is a threat to our social interactions and interpersonal relationships. How can you have a real relationship with someone when you are constantly on your phone instead of actually talking to the other person? The worst situation is when you only text your "friends" and never actually see and speak to them. If that is the case, they are probably not true friends. This situation is becoming increasingly common, whereas, twenty years ago this situation wasn't on anybody's minds and relationships were stronger and more genuine.