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Attending the 2017 info tech convention is one of the best things I did. It made me realize that technology is quite the reason why I no longer see myself different from the rest of the world’s people. Yes, I consider myself one of those individuals who can no longer live without the use of digital devices. And the worst is that I become more drawn to things I cannot do instead of those I can.
You see, I like technology. It undoubtedly helps me in my everyday endeavor. So what is to complain about that? Well, the thing is, technology influences my decisions a lot. It is like always putting things into the hand of the machines that can do the work for me. It felt great because I no longer have to push myself in doing a task that most machines can do. I am free of chores, and I am happy with that. However, looking at these devices made me question myself. Do I entirely need them to make my life easier? Or are these machines the representation of how boring, lazy, and pathetic life would be when depending on them?
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The main goal of technology is to support convenience. But deep down inside me, it felt wrong. It is as if I find it difficult to acknowledge my skills because a convenient device somehow does everything. The technology offered me a lot of ways to complete my task, and I am thankful for that. But with all the convenience it brings in my life, I kind of felt useless at some point.
I believed I am too dependent on most apparatus. I love electronic and digital devices– there is no argument about that. But perhaps it is time to commit to doing simple things without technological help.