22-09-2012, 10:24 AM
THE INTERNET UNPLUGED
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ABSTRACT
The sedutic pull of digital devices is evident in our round clock dependence on them.Mobile beep us out of sleep.Checking e-mail is as habitual as brushing teeth. Digital calendar flash the day appointment.We listen to the radio on our mobile ,watch television on the computer and connect with friends through social networking sites.It is not unusual for siblings to test each with in the same house.
As connectivity expand we must consider the psychological and sociological implication of being pethered to big devices(24/7) connectivity is shaping our thinking,reading and interaction with each other.Without a doubt the net is a wonderful repository of information.We can verify fact,check multiple souces ,connect with people,compare opinion and share information.
However,information does not automatically transfer into knowledge unless it is analyse and evaluated.The net by way of its design does not promote focussed thinking this anaylis or critical reflection,the tools of mind that are essential for reaping its benefits.
The online world also relate to ranking system.Such engine rank site based on the number of links,visitors,the duration of each visit etc.Likewise, social networking site advertise the number of friends a person has the number of people who like a post or agree with a persons view .Thus Heirachia that didnot exit suddenly materialise . In the pre-Intmet days we also had popular kids at school .But unlike today a person popularity was not indexed for everyone to see.Moreover,most online ranking system are based on numerical incident and more does not always mean better. By simplifying issue into binary choices of like or dislike,agree or disagree,we engaged less in soffisticated thinking.
By no means,should be avoid using digital devices.They are benifited definitely out weigh their backwards.However we need to ensure that we written essentially human qualities,like reflective thinking and emphasing. Thus,parents and educators should engaged in encourage old fashion communication.
[attachment=34318]
ABSTRACT
The sedutic pull of digital devices is evident in our round clock dependence on them.Mobile beep us out of sleep.Checking e-mail is as habitual as brushing teeth. Digital calendar flash the day appointment.We listen to the radio on our mobile ,watch television on the computer and connect with friends through social networking sites.It is not unusual for siblings to test each with in the same house.
As connectivity expand we must consider the psychological and sociological implication of being pethered to big devices(24/7) connectivity is shaping our thinking,reading and interaction with each other.Without a doubt the net is a wonderful repository of information.We can verify fact,check multiple souces ,connect with people,compare opinion and share information.
However,information does not automatically transfer into knowledge unless it is analyse and evaluated.The net by way of its design does not promote focussed thinking this anaylis or critical reflection,the tools of mind that are essential for reaping its benefits.
The online world also relate to ranking system.Such engine rank site based on the number of links,visitors,the duration of each visit etc.Likewise, social networking site advertise the number of friends a person has the number of people who like a post or agree with a persons view .Thus Heirachia that didnot exit suddenly materialise . In the pre-Intmet days we also had popular kids at school .But unlike today a person popularity was not indexed for everyone to see.Moreover,most online ranking system are based on numerical incident and more does not always mean better. By simplifying issue into binary choices of like or dislike,agree or disagree,we engaged less in soffisticated thinking.
By no means,should be avoid using digital devices.They are benifited definitely out weigh their backwards.However we need to ensure that we written essentially human qualities,like reflective thinking and emphasing. Thus,parents and educators should engaged in encourage old fashion communication.