I was born innocent..technology spoiled me...

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Like a thief creeping in from behind...Undetected and Unannounced - Technology has overtaken our lives. This blog is not a commentary on the physical effects of using technology but the way it effects our mind. I do agree that technology has immense potentialities but it is good to consider the following before we lie prostrate before the techno-god.

Some of the major effects are:

1) Distractions abound: One of the greatest challenges today is to keep your phone locked for a considerable amount of time. Like a thriller novel, the phone has become 'unputdownable'. It is interesting to note that the phones itself have become a tool for focusing on the task at hand. I am using this app called Forest to stay in track. 

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2)  Less human contact:  The urge to see eye to eye for a warm conversation has disappeared. I am
     reminded of the catchphrase of a popular cafe -  A lot can happen over a cup of coffee. Today, the
     only thing that can happen over a cup is forwarding whatsapp messages and liking some
     Instagram pictures.

3)  Creates a feeling of being self-sufficient: Technology empowers you to be somebody or    
     something. It provides you with a feeling of pride and self-sufficiency. It is a pseudo feeling, I
     can vouchsafe for that. Technology is not a substitute        for hard work and persistence. It may
     help you but it can never make you think independently.

4) Mind is transformed with techno-gibberish:  The human mind should be cultivated with good         thoughts and nice memories or it is like this today's  good thoughts will become tomorrow's good 
    memories. The bomardment of the human mind with  images and words takes a toll on the      
    thinking process and creativity. You just become the receiver  and few things are thought about or 
    created. 

5) Addiction:The time has come for the governments and policy making bodies to establish de-      
    addiction centres for techno-addicts. The awareness campaign should start from the early stage  
    of schooling and continue to a level where the target audience understand the wholistic
    implications of technology.
   

Personal Recommendations to Detechnologize yourself:

1) Mindfulness 

2) Make some Sacrifice and go with the bare minimum 

3) Read the book Art of Stillness by Pico Iyer  

4) Read Focus by Daniel Goleman

5) Kill Technology with Technology