Multi-tasking causing problems

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Multi-tasking causing problems

Who would have thought technology could cause so many problems in so many environments? Many scientists believe it is the generation we are in because of the advancement of technology in the world today. On the other hand, people also think they can multi-task, but they fail to realize it is not helping the brain; it is hurting the brain. However, technology plays a big part in multi-tasking because of its involvement in the environment.

First, the video and article have similarities, which involve new devices. The article explains different individuals’ difficulties in unplugging. For example, Kord Campbell is one of the victims of being plugged up, and it seems to be affecting his relationship with his wife, Brenda Campbell. However, she is also a victim as well. Next, the video shows a handful of students attempting to multi-task while in the classroom.

Many of these students are very intelligent, but most of these students could be threatening their intelligence attempting to multi-task. While most of the students think they can manage, research tells otherwise. Research show tests that many individuals hurt their primary task at hand attempting to do another task so, the similarities are quite self explanatory in the article and video. People are being victimized by all of these fancy gadgets. Gadgets can be a helpful tool, but they can also be a major distraction more than less.

Nevertheless, the video and article have small differences in this particular situation. The video targets younger people being a victim of gadgets. While, the article focuses on more of seasoned people, the older generation. Both subjects attempt to multi-task in this particular situation, but the older generation uses the new technology for their careers. Whereas, the younger generation uses the new technology for social media, games, entertainment, etc.

In conclusion, I feel like it is only going to get worse. Although, I may be a victim of multi-tasking rarely, but I know when to unplug for something more important that comes up. However, technology is only going to be more advanced and more involved with people everyday lives. Some think it can’t get any more worse, but I believe it is going to be the most important; if not the only thing people have in their lives in the future.