[July 15, 2011] Entangled in a techno world [Herald, The (Plymouth, England)] Tweet (Herald, The (Plymouth, England) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) I THINK that it's time that the world assessed its use and dependence on technology. Isn't it worrying that some people are now describing how they would be unable to live without their Black-Berry or iPod devices? It is now seen as some sort of amazing achievement if people don't have a mobile phone, laptop or iPod or even a television and manage to survive. However also not having, or using, these items can also cause problems as some people can be bullied for being "less fortunate" and not having such devices. It can also cause problems in the workplace. Using computers or laptops gives people the opportunity to more easily steal information or look at information that doesn't belong to them. It also means that if anything goes wrong with a particular laptop or computer, work can come to a standstill, as all the work, software, etc that a wprker might need is on there. Whatever happened to simple pen and paper? Yes, computers are useful, but I feel we shouldn't depend on them so much. Take cars, for Instance. If they break down, some people will maintain they have no way of getting home or getting around. But how about if people started walking or cycling to work or school instead? If they are too far away, use public transport. I know it's still technology, but you are still giving yourself more options if something goes wrong, and it's more environmentally friendly anyway! (Kerry Whittlesea, pictured above, aged 15, is a Year 11 student at Plymouth High School for Girls, and lives in Devonport. She is a Member of the Plymouth Youth Cabinet, and Chair of Plymouth City Youth Council. Keith Rossiter is away (c) 2011 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]