Please watch this video, especially the second half, which deals with the problems of self-esteem and internet addiction. Getting texts, tweets and notifications (or "likes") release dopamine in the brain, which is the same effect that happens with alcohol, drugs or gambling. In other words, it is addicting.
This is why my classroom is going to be a "cell phone free zone"
Professor Holbrook
Published on Oct 29, 2016
Excerpt of Simon Sinek from an episode of Inside Quest.
Andrea Perez Power
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Coincidentally, my brother sent me the link to this video about 2 weeks ago and I was immersed into his words. I agree with absolutely everything he comments about, especially about the characteristics of parenting and technology. The talk about awarding students for everything while still devaluing them was a point that is true to me. Once thrown out of their comfort zone, a purely glorifying environment, they have absolutely no clue how to make it out in the world. Now when it comes to technology, as he said, its just as addicting as smoking, drinking, or gambling. Many teens and young adults are also very numb when it comes to actual physical socialization. I've even caught myself in the past many times texting others at parties and social events when really I should be present with the individuals, family and friends, that surround me. I also have had my cell phone face down on tables at dinner, which is completely rude and I’ve taken notice of this for the past year. I now put my phone away into my bag at dinner tables. Instant gratification is also a really important factor, many people don't like to try if it takes even the slightest amount of effort. This is a video that got me into a state of self-revelation.
Amelie Onate
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This video was very surprising to me and really opened my eyes. I know that my generation is hooked to social media. I have social media and I look at it every day. I do realize sometimes that I spend too much time on it, and I honestly wish I would stop doing that. Even in class I see students using their cell phones and going on Instagram and Facebook. I think it is important that we listen and learn during class without the distraction of our cellphones. Even spending time with friends and family we shouldn't be using our cell phones. It is critical that we interact with each other and make connections with those around us. I think that many people take life for granted because we are too busy looking down at our phones. I have also noticed the negative effects that social media can have on people. We are too busy looking at what everyone else is doing and comparing it to our own lives. This can create envy because we want something that they have. Social media is like a mask and we often post only the parts of our lives that we want people to see. I think everyone should try to reduce the time they spend on social media and enjoy life.
Derek Burgos
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Simon Sinek's address has truly changed my outlook on the generation known as the "Millennial." Throughout my adolescence I had been conditioned that we are at fault in everything because of our laziness and entitlement but this is not the case. Mr.Sinek states that the cause of our faults are due to family, patience, technology, and environment. The concept that when one feels bored, lonely, sad, or even seeks a rush, they head to social media. An addictive tendency often related to gambling and drinking. The idea of releasing that need and earning instant gratification seems fulfilling. Unfortunately that reality is only temporary. I have opened my eyes about the reality of the millennials from only being educated about the truth. I also feel as if this can aid me in the course of religion as well!
This video is very meaningful to me because it does away with the stigmatizing of my generation, the "millennials." It shows that although we express ourselves differently and handle life differently doesn't take away from our potential to be just as great in life as anyone else.
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ReplyDeleteVery interesting video, and very accurate as well. However, I do not agree with his statement that millennials were simply dealt a bad hand and nothing is a fault of their own, but rather the fault of those who raised this young generation. He victimizes millennials and claims that the reason they lack confidence and social skills is because of the corporate environments and the lack of leadership from those who raised them. In my opinion, this is only partly true. The people from this generation that he describes in the video represent only a certain portion of this generation. However, how do you explain the portion of millennials who do not allow themselves to get consumed by technology, or influenced by uncaring corporate environments, and that no matter how or in which environment they were raised, they rise up and succeed? I do not reject the fact that millennials may have been dealt a bad hand. However, it is also the fault of millennials when they complain and deny any sort of responsibility or blame, and when they continue being lazy and avoiding stepping out of their comfort zone. Millennials should realize that they may be in a competitive disadvantage, but this should not serve as an excuse to avoid taking any sort of action. Instead, it should give them a sense of realization to understand why it is their duty to work extra hard and make the best
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Juan Lamuno
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Technology can be extremely addicting especially when it becomes a mental habituation. Unfortunately, since I am pursuing a career in the social sciences, its difficult to not detach myself from the internet since most of my classes have been online and a lot of the research I do have been through online databases.
ReplyDeleteHowever, when it comes to performance, I realize that I do better in a traditional classroom than online because participation is a must and having to use a textbook means that I do not get the chance to multitask.