Question:Do you think technology drives/determines the way we
think, read, and communicate? In recent years, technology has
had a more significant impact on our lives than ever before and
the results are clearly visible. Today's most important
technology seems to be the Internet since it is growing rapidly
each day with new information and updated material. Several
users of the Internet rely upon its technology for several
reasons from news to communication, and the availability of its
information is addictive. Author of "Technological or Media
Determinism," Daniel Chandler shares his belief that,
"technological developments, once under way, are unstoppable" in
such a way that "their 'progress' is inevitable, unavoidable and
irreversible." Inevitably, I believe humans are unable to resist
from the wonders of technology and what they have to offer.
However, I do not believe technology is unavoidable. It is still
up to the consumer to decide whether or not to give into social
norms because of accessibility and