Final Blog Post

 Relationships Within Technology

Technology has revolutionized the way we live, work, and interact with one another. However, there are both positive and negative effects. In my personal relationship with technology, I believe that it is mostly healthy, but I do have to pay attention and manage the amount of time I spend online. It's easy to get lost in the never ending stream of information and entertainment, so I make sure to set boundaries for myself and take regular breaks from screens. I notice how much I miss out on and how lazy I can tend to be when I am looking at my phone or computer for too long. 

Regarding the reliability of information, I think that technology has made it both easier and harder to discern what is true and accurate. On the one hand, we have access to an incredible amount of information and diverse perspectives. On the other hand, misinformation and fake news can spread rapidly and be difficult to distinguish from credible sources. It's important to be critical and discerning in evaluating information and to fact check whenever possible. It is also very important to check if the source is reliable beforehand.

In terms of my friends and family, I think that technology has both positive and negative effects. On the positive side, it has made it easier to stay connected with loved ones who live far away or to maintain relationships over distance. However, it can also be a source of distraction or conflict. This is when technology is used excessively or inappropriately. For example, when I am with family in person and I go onto my phone it can be very distracting and I do not pay attention to them. It's important to be mindful of how technology affects our relationships and to have open communication about boundaries and expectations.

As for my online footprint, I have tried to be conscious of what information is available about me online and have taken steps to limit access to personal information. For example, when posting on social media I always think about whether I would be okay with certain people seeing what I post. However, I recognize that there is still a lot of information out there that I cannot control. I think it's important to be aware of what information is public and to consider how it might be perceived by others. For example, potential employers or professional contacts. 

Overall, I think that technology has brought many benefits to our lives. Althgouh, it also comes with potential risks and drawbacks. It is important to be mindful of these factors and to actively manage our relationship with technology to ensure that it is more of a positive thing rather than negative and detracts us from our well being and relationships. It can tend to be hard to do this but it really can change your life.