Technology dependence is when the technology in our lives goes from being a commodity, to a crutch. When what seems like simple tasks becomes increasingly harder in the absence of technology, we have a problem. Somehow civilization has kept on keepin’ on for thousands of years before the age of mass-produced bottled waters and instant-watch Netflix. Yes, tasks might have taken a little bit longer but they could be completed none the less, and with arguably more quality due to the handiwork that people had to posses on their own, without the help of Photoshop or Wikipedia to get the quick answer. Technology dependence is when we cannot seem to peel eyes off a screen and enjoy the simple pleasures of the world. For instance, when it doubt, our first instinct is to check our phone. Although there is a catch, even when we try to get away from technology, we are nagged by the community around us because we are not responding to their needs quick enough. Society is becoming increasingly more impatient. With new technology, our urge for instant gratification is becoming insatiable.
Your analogy that technology dependence is when technology is no longer a commodity but a crutch, is one that I had to reference in my own blog. It is a fascinating way at looking at how technology dependence becomes ones "crutch", support system. The analogy truly captures the essence of technology dependence and for that you deserve much credit for.
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