What is Technology Dependence?

Technology dependence can be defined as when technology no longer is a popular outsource of ideas, but a structure that must be used in every day life. To say that one is technology dependent, is to essentially say that they can not perform their day to day duties without using some form of technology. Our society has made it quite easy to become technology dependent since all forms of mass communication is determined by technology. As Elizabeth states, “technology dependence is when the technology in our lives goes from being a commodity, to a crutch”. Essentially what is being said, is that when technology begins to dictate your life, you know that you have become dependent on it. If one is to look at Roger Williams University for instance, one will see many outlets of technology, be it someone using their cellphone, computer, reading the newspaper, or book. Technology is all around us and it has become an almost inescapable destiny that everyone will become dependent on technology for information. “One defining characteristic of mass communication is its reliance on technology” (Vivian, 23). This statement alone shows the impact that technology has on our society since it is founded upon being able to communicate on a large scale. Technology dependence is a scary truth that we must face, as technology evolves so does our dependence on it.