CONNECTED BUT DISCONNECTED

One of the best things that has ever happened to mankind is technology.
with each passing year the technology we use is being upgraded and made more advanced than ever before.
Modern day technology is
positively transforming and social circles.
In the area of education technology has helped students prepare for modern day workplace realities.
In finance, financial services are being improved by one very impressive technology which is - blockchain.
This modern technology has helped so much in the improvement of digital cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and etherium.
Technology has also helped to improve the healthcare sector so much.
It has transformed the healthcare sector to be more efficient and proactive.
When it has to do with artificial intelligence technology has not lagged behind.
I believe in the near future more improved AI will help humans to do menial tasks.
These are just some of the few benefits of technology.
But with all the positive benefits technology has brought negative impacts on man.
People this days find it very difficult to stop staring at their phones.
We seem connected but disconnected from our family and friends.
Technology has led to so many problems such as addiction, degradation of social skills, lack of focus, and so many health concerns such as sleeplessness (insomnia) and restlessness.
Most us have abandoned our former ways of life because of technology.
For instance I had a friend who had an issue with his spouse and his spouse had to leave the room. instead of settling the issue face to face, she left the room to another room and the next thing she did was text "I'm sorry.

Here is another scenario, friends go out for lunch. They sit down at a restaurant and get drinks. In about 10 minutes of settling down, they all get their smartphones out and start chatting or going through their social media. No interaction is taking place.

Am also a victim of this. We all are.
The point here is that technology has brought social isolation and a lack in social interactions as well as lack of touch in our communication and relationships.
Thanks to modern day technology we have become so lazy in working on our communication skills and putting more effort in building stronger relationships.
Even though technology has solved so many problems its negative effects can and should not be overlooked.
We need to strike a balance so that we can benefit fully from it.