I'm writing this via the mobile blogger app on my phone. Technology has made so many tasks quicker and more portable and/or convenient, but does this make us lazy in return? When we can do so much instantly (research, socialize, blog, shop, type), do we develop less patience to do tasks that involve travel, waiting, or delay?
Or another thought - how has instant internet access made our lives HARDER? My main example would be the increased expectations in school regarding amount of research, less time to write papers, deadlines at any time of day via turnitin, more temptation to cheat, etc.
Just some thoughts as I sit here on my smartphone with about ten windows open on my laptop right in front of me... (how did our parents do it?!)
Certainly we have all been imbued with a sense of instant gratification. We feel entitled to receive results ASAP, especially as computers get faster. We would suffer greatly if even some of our technology were to fail. I think the amount of research expected is the same, and if anything it's way easier.
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