In recent years digital media such as multi-player online games and social media networks have exploded in popularity.
Supporters argue that these technologies allow people to become more social and expand their network of friends and acquaintances. Opponents argue that they often lead to abuse, internet addiction, and/or harassment and cyber-bullying.
In today’s world of technological immersion, in what ways is technology helping us to develop more meaningful personal relationships? In what way is it hurting our "real-world" relationships with others?
I think that these games and other programs could be helpfull to the U.S because it could give many kids dads who would normally be away on business trips
ReplyDeletetechnology helps people develop relationships with other people because they can get onto their computer and talk with people they dont know or never met before but they play the game or talk for so long that they develop a friendship with them even though they don't know them. i think the reason it hurts real world relationships because they sit in their chairs isolating themselves from the world just to play a game and talk to one of the people they met on the game.
ReplyDeleteAh, something i'm used to. My sister plays an online game called 'Mabinogi'. She doesnt get off of it! Wakes up, gets on, plays until night time... It's crazy! And as of which, she hardly talks to me. When she does its only about the game! Her computer actually got a virus, and it was taken away. She complained all day about 'life being boring without mabi'.
ReplyDeleteI will agree, it can help you meet new people. But I dont think its healthy to play all day. She's got a Mabi addiction, and is PROUD of it.
Sooo, while online gaming can help you meet new people, it does hurt relationships with your family. Because your always cooped up in your room(and personally, i dont like talking to them, because all they got to talk about is their game)
Video games, cell phones, any technology could create any realation with anyone. You have back and forth communication with each other non stop, but is it good for everyone? Video games are a huge part in helping people form a communication with others. But the people who are too addicted to video games are those who take it a bit to far.
ReplyDeleteVideo games and a fantacy world. Once you become addicted to that game you want to become part of that game. Once you do that then people start to dress like the people in that game. Do people really want that? No. So people who become to addicted become involved in a fantacy world.
Through email and texting etc. you can be more social, and get to know people. In family ways i believe it is hurting us. I mean people go hours on end glued to the tv or computer screen. Not communicating or interacting with real people in this case.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Emily, i would have to agree with you. It is a good way to communicate to other people and to make new friends. And i also would have to agree about you saying people who are addicted to the game take it to far.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Heather Whalen...
ReplyDeletePeople who are addcted to playing their video games have NO time for anyone else. and seem moody and irratible, due to lack of sleep and food. Nothing else matters but this virtual world that should mean nothing. It damages soooo many social skills, and people sometimes begin to think they are their character from the game. Over all video games aren't evil in moderate portions, but can get out of control.
Technology is helping people communicate in many ways like for me as an example i play this game on computer and meet new friends but i all ways want to play it and I don’t hang with my real friends. So I drag myself off the computer to hang with my real friends and its hard to get away from games because they pull you in and don’t let you go. This sounds like I don’t want to hang with my friends and don’t like them but it’s not what it looks like i love hanging with friends and my friends are fun its just the games they keep pulling me in.
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