Reconstruct Our Identity

What is Identity? According to the online google dictionary, identity is being a consistent unique individual and knowing who you are. Individual identity is defined as being aware and understanding an individual's experience, feelings, sensations, images, and memories. Understanding ourselves, the choices we make, and the actions we take is another way to view our identity. As digital technology grows, our identities seem to be fading away. Technology was once a place to find information, but now that has changed. Our phones and computers has shifted our society from reality to a virtual world. As technology prospers, our identities continue to diminish. Technology may have beneficial improvements to society but those improvements don't compare
People have began to feel as though they are limited to how they express themselves virtually and realistically.. According to the article,” Achieving Self-congruency? Examining Why Individuals Reconstruct Their Virtual Identity in Communities of Interest Established Within Social Network Platforms,” the authors explain how people reconstruct their identity via online due to vanity. According to Websters Online Dictionary, vanity is defined as the quality of being worthless or futile. With this being said, many people have no or little confidence in what they say. They are driven to believe that they are not good enough or that they are wrong. According to the article ,” Achieving Self-congruency? Examining Why Individuals Reconstruct Their Virtual Identity in Communities of Interest Established Within Social Network Platforms,” the author states,” in social network communities, members can express whatever they have in mind because nobody knows their real identity. This is supported by existing studies which suggest that, in computer-mediated communications; individuals are less worried about
Many kids are growing up in a technological advanced world. They have phones, computers, social medias, and virtual reality games. Although this may seem like a negative factor, it is not. Kids are growing up learning about who they are with the use of technology while we know who we are but technology is changing that from us. According to the article,”Growing Up With Social Networks and Online Communities,” the author states,” Students can benefit from reciprocal sharing with bloggers from other ethnic groups or nations. By reading peer postings, children get confirmation that they are not alone in how they feel or interpret current events. These benefits increase if teachers make assignments that can connect student motivation with existing resources,”. (Growing Up With Social Networks and Online Communities” 3 ) This article indicates that many kids growing up with technology have a better sense of understanding themselves. Everyone has access to social media, but children abuse it. Children can find articles, blogs and information regarding current events. This may lead to teachers using technology and social media as a way to teach children about important matters. The source of education the internet provides is outstanding but let's not forget about what really is online and that is sexual predators, pedophiles, hackers, trolls, and thieves. With kids being so gullible