Is it true that technology has made us lazy and reliant?

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Technology is actually both a boon and a curse. On paper, technology offers us several benefits and allows us to perform previously impossible things.

However, it has come at a price in reality.

This cost is that technology has become immensely addicting, serving as a source of distraction in the lives of most people. In other words, technology has made us lazy and unproductive due to its added conveniences, keeping us from unlocking our full potential.

How many of us would be able to go a week without using our phones? Do you even remember phone numbers any longer? I can not even remember the last time I went a whole day without using the internet. It's almost horrifying to consider what might happen if we had to go without our favourite device for a longer length of time because of technology. We must face reality: technology has turned us into lazy people.

There's no need to leave the house to have fun.

When you can just relax on the couch and watch Netflix, what's the point of getting up, showering, dressing, and driving to the movies? We've all been in that situation before. You're debating whether or not you should go out and do something, but then something comes over you. You start gazing around at your PS3 and laptop, then decide that remaining at home is just as much fun.

To make matters worse, Nintendo and Microsoft were forced to release the Wii and Kinect before the end of the year (respectively). You can go bowling, play tennis, or watch the Olympic Games in your homeroom thanks to these two irresistible gadgets.

Is it even possible to get lost anymore?

I have the impression that we are rapidly approaching the point where people will no longer be able to read paper maps. A large number of young adults already have no idea how to navigate through their own cities without the aid of a GPS.
MapQuest was the catalyst for the end of paper maps. The ability to print complete turn-by-turn directions for wherever you need to go has effectively eliminated the need for a map. Even with MapQuest, though, some people retained a map in their car simply in case of an emergency.

Because of GPS apps, even MapQuest is being used less frequently. You can get free voice-guided turn-by-turn directions using Google Maps on your smartphone. Even those with no sense of direction may get where they need to go with today's technology.

And now that Apple has entered the GPS sector, the future of paper maps does not appear to be good. Boys Scouts will soon be teaching kids how to navigate with a GPS rather than a compass.

Google can help you find whatever answer you're looking for.

We've all Googled something we're embarrassed to admit we didn't know the answer to. "How to tie a tie" has over 500,000 monthly Google queries, according to Google. Over 1,000 people seek "how to boil water," and "how to boil eggs" has over 40,000 monthly searches for some reason.
 Learning how to do things has never been easier thanks to Google.
 There was a time when you had to choose between two options if you didn't know how to do something:
 Do you know someone who knows how to do it? 
Attempt to figure things out and make mistakes until you succeed.
 Not any longer. A short Google search will turn up instructive YouTube videos, blog entries, and PDFs that will show you how to perform just about anything. 

   So many tasks to run!

Saturday mornings used to be consumed by shopping. You were exhausted by the time you arrived home and just wanted to rest. Running your own chores is a thing of the past due to online shopping and services like Amazon and Flipkart. 
Amazon and Flipkart service allows you to order groceries online and have them delivered to your door. These services are beneficial to persons who are physically unable to perform some duties on their own, but they are also used by able-bodied people for the sake of convenience. Purchasing clothing, electronics, and other items used to necessitate leaving the house.

Not any longer. The e-commerce industry is growing, with sales predicted to rise by 62 percent by 2016. Because I enjoy internet shopping, I am unquestionably contributing to the problem. However, I must admit that it has made me a little lazy.

With each new piece of technology that is launched, it appears that we are becoming lazier and lazier. Hopefully, we don't end up looking like the characters in the film Wall-E. If you can't change the channel because you can't find the remote, or if you'd rather use Facebook and WhatsApp than drive to see friends or family, technology may be making you unproductive.

Now let's see the Negative sides of using technology.

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Technology use may also increase the chance of physical problems, such as:

Eyestrain

  

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Handheld tablets, cellphones, and computers, for example, can hold a person's attention for long periods. This could cause eyestrain.

Blurred sight and dry eyes are two common symptoms of digital eyestrain. Eye strain can cause pain in other body parts, including the head, neck, and shoulders.

Eye strain can be caused by a variety of technical causes, including:

• screen time

• screen glare

• screen brightness

• viewing too close or too far away

• poor sitting posture

• underlying vision issues

Poor posture

Poor posture can also be caused by how many individuals use their phones and laptops. Over time, this might lead to musculoskeletal issues.
Many technologies urge users to assume a "down and forward" posture, in which they bend forward and stare at the screen. The neck and spine may be subjected to undue stress as a result of this.
Other factors, such as age and degree of activity, may play a role in neck pain.
Using technology to correct posture issues may result in an overall improvement in posture and strength in the core, neck, and back.
For example, if a person finds themselves sitting in the same posture for long periods of time, such as at a desk while working, standing or stretching on a frequent basis may assist alleviate bodily tension.
Taking little breaks, such as strolling about the office every now and then, is also beneficial. can also assist maintain muscles relaxed and prevent tension and bad posture.

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Sleep problems

Using technology at bedtime can lead to sleep problems. Blue light, such as that from cell phones, e-readers, and laptops, stimulates the brain, which causes this effect.
According to researchers from a 2014 study, this blue light is enough to disrupt the body's natural circadian cycle. This disruption may make it difficult to fall asleep or cause a person to be less attentive the next day.

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Reduced physical activity

The majority of standard digital technologies are passive. More extensive use of these technology encourages a more sedentary lifestyle, which has been linked to a variety of health problems, including: 

• obesity

• cardiovascular disease

• type 2 diabetes

• premature death

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