The Downsides of Technology / By: Rana Ashi

            Although technology has made people’s lives easier than before, long-term usage of technology can lead to three negative effects on people’s lives. The first thing is that using devices, like phones, generates psychological issues. For instance, people spend a lot of time browsing the internet on their phones rather than interacting with people. Thus, they will become introverts, and some kids become shy and isolated Because of that. Also, spending too much time on gadgets can generate addiction problems in people. Another effect of using technology too much is dependency. For example, technology provides learning materials. As a result, people will never become self-learners with technology providing everything for them. In addition, technology puts everything into picture. Therefore, people will become uncreative and depend on technology when it comes to imagination. Finally, technology can have bad impacts on people’s physical health. To illustrate, many people spend hours in front of the screen. Consequently, their eyesights will worsen, so they will have to wear medical glasses. Also, at night, they always have some sort of gadgets that keeps them entertained and awake, so they will develop sleeping issues like insomnia. To sum up, people should limit their usage of technology, so they can avoid developing physical, psychological, and co-dependency issues.

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By : Rana Ashi

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