So this week we have had groups discuss their book reports, mostly about the internet and its effect on society. It has lead to some interesting discussions about relationships, distractions, and intelligence. The first group suggested that the vast amount of information on the internet and the ease at which it is all so readily available has caused us to become dumber. Why bother learning something when you can just google it on your smart-phone and have the answers pop up instantly? The convenience of the internet might actually be hurting us as we adapt and start to become dependent on it.
The increased usage (more like booming craze) of personal networking websites has had some very big effects on the way people communicate with each other- emails replace written mail, facebook posts replace "checking in" with friends, and online chatting replaces face-to-face communication.
There are definitely some downsides to having a constant, interconnected online world from a sociological perspective as relationships seem to be more superficial and "screen-deep."
The increased usage (more like booming craze) of personal networking websites has had some very big effects on the way people communicate with each other- emails replace written mail, facebook posts replace "checking in" with friends, and online chatting replaces face-to-face communication.
There are definitely some downsides to having a constant, interconnected online world from a sociological perspective as relationships seem to be more superficial and "screen-deep."
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