October 10th: Are People Better Informed in the "Information Society?"

The constant new developments of technology along with the rise of internet dependancy has really brought society into a new era. The technilogical advances that continue to change the way we operate our daily lives, in my opinion, have just as many cons as they do pros. The information society that we have become so accustomed to is quite powerful. I don't mean to sound like a cheese ball or anything but I think spiderman's uncle says it best when he says, "with great power comes great responsibility." The internet and all these new devises can certainly be an amazingly efficient tool when used properly, but you have to take into account that there are going to be certain people who misuse technology all together. There are those who are either slaves to technology or masters of it. I believe that this is what Bauerlein was saying when he argued no to the question. Something about the instaneous effects of today's technology leaves some youth legargic and unmotivated. Everything is right there, only a click away, and yet the simplicity and readiness of it all is enough for them. They are content and don't see any reason to go beyond what is displayed on their computer screen.