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.