There are lots of
things that shape our lives, starting with our parents and the people who raise
us. The people who we are surrounded by and the experiences we have, and what
we learn from them, all play a role in the shaping process.
But it is also
clearly evident that the media we create, shapes our lives. From the discovery
of paper, to Gutenberg's printing press, to traditional media, to new media and
everything else in between. For example, the creation of the internet has brought
opportunities that were only dreamed of before. Opportunities such as building
your brand online, communicating instantly with someone who lives across the
globe, and exploring the world around you without even leaving your seat.
Specifically new
media, like the internet, has transformed our lives and how we communicate. Our
communication has expanded from interacting with those who are relatively close
to us to those who can be a million miles away. While connecting us with
friends, family, and even strangers all over the world; does new media
technology really bring us more happiness?
Try living without
the internet for a week. Can you do it? I could live without it if I was forced
to but I find that the internet has become inseparable with my lifestyle. It represents
convenience and saving time, two things that everyone seems to look for to make
their life easier.
When it comes to
happiness though, I think it just depends on each person. The internet did not
always exist and people found happiness through other things. As we create new
communication technology, let us pay close attention to what good it brings;
what, if anything that it replaces; and how it shapes our lives so we can
better determine if it truly brings us more happiness.
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