Explanation of Thesis

Technology has been created to make it easier for us to connect with our community and one another. However, due to our growing dependence on our cellphones, computers, internet, and so on, we are growing more distant from those around us. Although on the surface it may seem that we are more connected than ever before, we are actually very much alone. These days people are too “connected” and cannot be completely alone. Even in our attempt to get away from the world, our cellphones are still by our side, impeding our ability to communicate with those who are near us and notice our surroundings.

Another problem that stems from a dependency on technology is the reliance on a constant screen between us and the person we are “talking” to. According to research, people are not as assertive as they once were because there is no need for it when there is a screen in between. The problem is especially true in young people who may not even remember a time without iPods or cellphones. In a sense, they experience everything through their technology.

I myself constantly rely on my phone, computer, and internet. I do not believe in the theory of regression because of course it is silly to expect us to go back to the Stone Age. However, I do believe that technology can be used to encourage people to make an effort and connect with their communities and talk to people face to face. I propose creating an ad campaign targeting young people and encouraging them to put down their technology and meet face to face.