By: Julia Brunette

TECHNOLOGY CREATES SOCIAL ISOLATION AND

NEUROSIS

Introduction

Definition

Technologies

Pros & Cons

What Can We Do

Conclusion

References

Overview

Everyone is connected to a technology in some way, whether it is a cell phone, computer or television. We are all now dependent on these technologies. We have accepted the new changes of technologies and have allowed them to shape our society in a negative way.

Introduction

Social Isolation is complete lack or near complete lack of social interactions with others. Related to technology, this means choosing to focus on technology rather than have social conversations with others. Technology replaces the want for social interaction.

Definition

Social Neurosis is “a functional disorder in which feelings of anxiety, obsessional thoughts, compulsive acts, and physical complaints without objective evidence of disease, in various degrees and patterns, dominate the personality”. (Dictionary.com. 2013).

Definition

Here are a few of the technologies that have caused social isolation and neurosis:

Cell Phones Computers Internet & Social NetworksSelf-Serve Televisions

Technologies

Pros - Communicate with others whenever, wherever - Access to world news, social updates

instantly

Cons - Loss of privacy and social responsibility - Lack of communication skills and proper

grammar - Attention span fading

Pros & Cons – Cell Phones

Pros - Allows us to use more professional skills with

documents and presentations

Cons - Takes away from self creativity

Pros & Cons – Computers

Pros - Allows people to stay connected with friends

and families in distant places - Marketing tool for businesses

Cons - No communication face to face - Loss of sense of reality

Pros & Cons – Internet/Social Networking

Pros - Self-efficient, at own pace - Provides customer with a choice - Speeds up process for those with 1-5 items

Cons - Loss of communication with others - Loss of cashier jobs

Pros & Cons – Self Serve

Pros - Can keep up on real life events in our society - Can be used as a learning tool

Cons - Sense of reality may be lost - Insecurity and obsession may rise from commercials or shows

Pros & Cons – Televisions

As a society, we can push for more social interactions, such as group work in schools, avoid self-serve options, etc. If we come together as a whole, and tackle our new generation we can make a change for the better. We must push the realization onto others, and spend more time enjoying our planet for what it is.

What Can We Do?

We have accepted technology as a routine in our lives, therefore we are the ones to change the current and future generations. It is important to take social isolation seriously and realize this is a problem that may occur in all of our lives.

Conclusion

Dictionary.com. Social Neurosis. Retrieved from, http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/neurosis

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