Thinking comes from the mind and feeling comes from the heart. Technology activates the mind and many areas of the psyche, some of which are not positive. Feelings come from the heart, whether it is joy or sadness. The mental stimulus of modern technology and it’s influence on the human psyche today is changing the face of society and the human race at an alarming speed. Children are becoming compromised in their ability to socially interact and it is creating a chasm in human interaction and relating. Their attention spans are altering due to the speed of instant response and gratification through technology and this is rewiring their brains in a way that makes it difficult for some to face the realities that life requires to survive such as patience, innovative thinking, creative response and perseverance at a given task.
Technology is something which needs to be introduced with great care not great speed. Technology has it’s place and purpose but to encourage devoting more time to technology than to human interaction and relating is a grave danger. Here we have the formula for dehumanizing human life by over activating the sensory responses with technology while sacrificing the human responses of one on one FEELING, loving, touching, and caring. Recognizing the value of human life above and beyond all else is an utmost priority missing in the cultures of the world we live in today. We need to cultivate a world where we engage in more uplifting and positive human activities TOGETHER as one people on a temporary visit to one planet together. We need to learn how to work together and develop an appreciation for the many beautiful people with exquisite uniqueness to behold in all walks of life across the globe, every minute of every day that we are gifted to have the opportunity to be alive. We need programs to help develop this like Sanctuary cities and giving those in need the opportunity to engage in life in a positive way together with help from others who care.
Allowing unhealthy habits which lead us to the point of sacrificing an already brief existence for the consumption of power, instant gratification and material things is de-humanizing. It results in a compromising and dangerous environment for everyone due to the loss of clarity to make wise decisions by every individual. Technology mismanaged has the potential to go beyond our collective ability to control it for the well being of everyone alive. Therefore the use of all risky and dangerous technologies should be collectively monitored and those posing risk of harm or compromise of the rights of a healthy and private life should be immediately ended with agreements amongst all leaders worldwide to protect the quality of existence for all life on planet earth. – Anna M Y Smith
