This issue of how we use Technology in our lives is a topic that arose talking with some friends, and that we were discussing for quite some time without reaching concrete conclusions, since each of us uses it differently.
Technology is an integral part of our lives. We use it to work, communicate, entertain ourselves and learn. But does technology give us more time or steal it from us?
The answer to this question is not simple. On the one hand, technology can automate tasks that previously required human time and effort. For example, household appliances allow us to save time on household tasks, virtual assistants help us organize our agenda, and online learning applications allow us to access courses and tutorials quickly and easily.
On the other hand, technology can also be a source of distraction. Social networks, video games and streaming can absorb our time and attention, making us lose sight of our priorities. Additionally, technology can be addictive, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
Ultimately, the question of whether technology gives us more time or steals it depends on how we use it. If we use it productively, technology can be a very valuable tool that helps us save time and improve our lives. However, if we use it unproductively, technology can become a source of stress and anxiety.
When I move around the city and see people on the subway and bus who are concentrated manipulating their cell phones, it never ceases to surprise me that they spend so much time carrying out banal actions (in my opinion of course). Because they do not “gain” time, but simply “occupy” their time.
The time we gain by carrying out an online action, such as carrying out an activity with our bank, in general we do not convert into time gained for us. And we continue doing “things” with a certain frenzy.
And that frenzy is a “pressure” that we have put on ourselves, and that has changed our way of living. Almost anything we do, we expect the response to our request to be almost immediate. And if we think about it coldly, that is nonsense because it is not necessary at all.
Supposedly, with the technologies we have we should be more productive (and that's what we are), and we should have more free time (which in reality we don't have).
And that, dear friends, depends on us, on our personal attitude. That we value having free time (barely using the cell phone) for ourselves, and to be with the people we like and who make us feel good.
Technology “per se” is positive, and the important thing is that we know how to manage it. It is up to us to have a little more time for ourselves, and enjoy it.
But for that we have to think a little from time to time. And I sincerely hope that you do it.
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