It was not so long ago that we were living without cell phones, lap tops, iPads, video chat, and the Internet. Life worked out somehow and we had interpersonal relationships that thrived. Today, though, most of us cannot imagine living without these things that would once have been considered luxuries. They are essential parts of our lives and of our relationships.
Imagine if we did not have the luxuries, all the technology that lets us get things done faster, how would the generation today survive without these means? Have we as humans become so reliant on technology that we cannot even wake up without checking our phones? Drive to the nearest town without using GPS “Global Positioning Satellite?” The answer is no! The average person using technology today would not sacrifice such a benefit in life and the way it moves along so much faster. Some people say life is too short; this is a great example of having the advantages, ease of access and the quickness, in the technology today. I would definitely second that statement about life being short, technologies advances have helped eliminate some stresses in our lives. Computer technology has advanced so much that we enter basic criteria and it will do the rest; some examples would be Banking and Inventory software. Keeping all the numbers in order for us and keeping track of merchandise at a warehouse has gotten easier.
In many ways, the advances in technology have enhanced our ability to maintain our personal relationships. Life has gotten so much busier than it