Quite an interesting article that examines our addiction to various technologies. One of if not the first thing I do upon waking up is check my phone to see if I've gotten any new text messages. Then after showering and eating breakfast, I sneak in a quick 20 minutes of video games before heading off to school. After school, It's DVDs and video games (after homework, of course) until I decide I've rotted enough of my brain and go to bed.
To my defence, though, I'm not nearly as wired as many people my age. I still make sure to spend ample time with my friends, girlfriend, and family. The only thing I use my cellphone for is texting. I only use calling for work, and I don't play games on it. My MP3 Player (not an ipod, mind you) has sat unused for months, and I don't have the Internet where I live. I suppose this makes it easier, because the allure of going online is nonexistent.
I agree with both sides of the 'technology is making us stupid' argument. It seems that more and more with texting and IMing, that high school kids have the vocabulary, spelling, and grammar skills of children a third of their ages. But there are many technology users who still retain advanced communication skills.
So until next time, here's a fun fact:
The Mayflower, upon arrival in America, was broken down and rebuilt into a barn which is still standing today.
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