Feb 12 2010...Dumbest Generation

In response to the video we watched concerning our generation,
I completely disagree with everything that professor said about my generation. We where called "lazy and ignorant" when really HE isn't taking the time to look at the positive side to our new technology, and our generation as a whole. Concerning his matter of us not being interested in the classics...every generation has people who are smarter than others, and some that are truly idiots. OUR generation has people who are interested in the classics, and the arts, while others are interested in other things such as sports. I'm not saying one is better than the other, but to accuse TEENAGERS of not studying the Smithsonian after class is ridiculous. Another thing that bothered me is him saying that we use our technology as a waste of time to just talk to each other. While some of that may be true, our technology has been faster and more efficient than any other generation known to date. We can simultaneously write a paper while we communicate with our friends about where to get lunch. Our generation is not the dumbest, but after all that is happening in the media, probably the smartest, and best connected to ever be.

Technology

I am aware of how much technology truly does run my life. For the most part, I like to believe that it is a necessity. Whether it be for homework (such as this) or sending emails to communicate with people I otherwise wouldn't be able to talk to. Without technology we would not advance as people. There are some people who believe that technology is advancing us in the wrong direction, making us lazier, and more dependant on it than ever. This may be true, but my personal opinion is that if someone takes it upon themselves to be aware of their use of technology then we will grow faster. I do not want a TV in my room, and I have no video game system. That being said I do use technology in my downtime, or when I am bored. I believe that it is OUR personal responsibility to decide, and change the way our lifestyles.