CYBERETHICS RESPONSE

It is safe to say that new forms of communication have transformed the way we live today. From cell phones to computers, people rely on technology to make it through their daily routines. The Internet has single handily taken over our lives and there is no stop in sight.
Where else can you send a letter, buy some shoes, watch the news, order dinner, send a message to 300 people instantly and have a video conference with your family overseas? Nowhere! The Internet has allowed ordinary people to have access to a vast amount of useful information and mind blowing applications.

At the same time, it has “dumbed” us down to a level that disables us from doing things on our own. We store all of our information in our phones, profiles and computers; we have no need to remember information such as phone numbers and most people have completely lost their ability to spell thanks to spell check. It has also effected peoples ability to socialize with others. People are so use to communicating through technology that they tend to be awkward when put into a social situation that requires them to "talk" to people.

I also want to add that I wouldn't have any friends if I didn't have a Myspace or phone. People don't communicate face to face anymore! I only hear from people when they post a mass message or send a text. I can't explain how sad and annoying it is.

There is a ton to say about this topic, but I'm going to end it with this...It is scary to think that we wouldn't be able to survive without our phones and computers. It wasn't long ago that people lived without these amenities and they were able to survive. Why are we so dependent on technology?