Responding to What I've briskly read

In an attempt to naturally satiate my appetite for reading, I glanced over the many articles bestowed upon me for ENG 213. Giving myself the patience to read so much has actually given me a headache, as well as a great hunger to sleep. In retrospect, I should have paid attention years ago when I was told I would read twice as much the older I got. However, my digression is far too impeding as to what I have concluded.

       The First reading assigned was some what of a retort to people who claim that technology is making us dumber. The article states that we as a generation have found new ways to communicate, without the intelligent use of punctuation and proper grammar. However, further articles existing just below the beginning reading stay true to the articles argument of new technology actually making us smarter. More people are writing, making it easier to convey messages among the masses. More people are reading, considering text messaging and other multimedia forms such as Facebook and Twitter. These new multimedia forums make everything too easy.
       The reading really sets the idea that aging technological findings that stuck around with earlier generations are no longer relevant to newer generations. The idea really set forth states that we clearly are trying to teach stubborn, old dogs new tricks. With this new idea of technology taking place of old technology, many who have learned the old way are finding it hard to keep up with the new way. We drive the stakes higher every year, with many finding it hard to keep up, or fearing that they will not be able to if the stakes are raised even higher.

 

I like to think my grandparents think this way when new technology arises. For now, I believe the future is present, and we should bask in what it has to offer.