Are we Too Reliant on Technology?

The only time I have not used the internet was while I was training in Fort Leonard Wood for Army basic training. That was the longest period of time I have ever gone without using the internet, and while I was unable to use it, I was always looking for ways to receive the same amount of information I was so accustomed to having. In my mind, having constant access to the internet and technology is a huge benefit to our society. I believe that we are as a society reliant on technology. And here’s why, without a constant access to technology we would be unable to provide correct information that could be used to improve upon our products. As a society we are the test subjects for technology, for instance the improvements needed for the Oculus Rift would be impossible to accomplish in the time they are moving at currently without the input from their users. It’s necessary for people to test out the newest technologies to see what’s beneficial to society and what can be discarded. Personally I wake up every single morning, roll over, and check my notifications. Too see what I’ve missed, and what I can expect to go on in the current day. Technology is an everyday use for the majority of the population, and there are some things that can still be improved upon. For instance wearable technology, this type of technology can only be improved with the constant stream of opinions and views of the customers. The applications that can be applied through this new popular form of technology is endless. With ideas such as smart glasses, interactive t-shirts, Bluetooth Gloves, interactive watches, and wearable sensors are all a part of the vastly developing wave of wearable tech. I personally do not know of anyone who has to use technology for medical purposes, but it’s easy to see how much it can help benefit an individual. For instance the LifeAlert button, without it countless old men and women alike would be plagued with not being able to reach their telephone in a dire situation. And at the simple click of a button, medical assistance is on the way. The technological innovations we are experiencing in our modern society are the foundations for the future. I cannot wait to see the new types of technology this generation will produce in the years to follow.