Instant Gratification 
Chow, Charleen Instant Gratification and Apathy
I do not think that instant gratification causes apathy. In
The Brave New World
, the citizens of the World State take soma in order to break free from the worries of the society and to satisfy their need for pleasure. This causes the people to be vulnerable to whatever ideals the government wants them to believe. They do not have any original ideas because whatever capacity is left in their minds are filled with the thoughts the government chooses. They are apathetic towards everything except ways to feel pleasure.
With the invention of smartphones and being able to have whatever you want at your fingertips, it is hard to think of a life without instant gratification. However, we have everything except for apathy. Now, more than ever, it is apparent that people are using this technology to find what they care about and their passion. More and more students want to major in engineering. Unlike
The Brave New World
, we are able to find our passion.
I know that I'm guilty of overusing my smartphone. I’ve noticed that I have a habit of just looking at my screen for no reason. In my mind I would think that I'm checking the time, but I've noticed that right after looking at the screen, I hadn't checked the time. Just looking at it gives me a sense of security. Although I consider my smartphone as an important part of my life, I still care about things even after I get the satisfaction of looking at my screen. I have passions for cooking, working with children, and beauty. Although we have such easy access to everything, we do not let that take so much control over our lives that we stop caring about the more important things.
I do not think that instant gratification causes apathy. In
The Brave New World
, the citizens of the World State take soma in order to break free from the worries of the society and to satisfy their need for pleasure. This causes the people to be vulnerable to whatever ideals the government wants them to believe. They do not have any original ideas because whatever capacity is left in their minds are filled with the thoughts the government chooses. They are apathetic towards everything except ways to feel pleasure.
With the invention of smartphones and being able to have whatever you want at your fingertips, it is hard to think of a life without instant gratification. However, we have everything except for apathy. Now, more than ever, it is apparent that people are using this technology to find what they care about and their passion. More and more students want to major in engineering. Unlike
The Brave New World
, we are able to find our passion.
I know that I'm guilty of overusing my smartphone. I’ve noticed that I have a habit of just looking at my screen for no reason. In my mind I would think that I'm checking the time, but I've noticed that right after looking at the screen, I hadn't checked the time. Just looking at it gives me a sense of security. Although I consider my smartphone as an important part of my life, I still care about things even after I get the satisfaction of looking at my screen. I have passions for cooking, working with children, and beauty. Although we have such easy access to everything, we do not let that take so much control over our lives that we stop caring about the more important things.