Technology and Human Interaction

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• Secondary Education

Technology and Human Interaction

What do you think?

• How has technology affected the way people interact with each other?
• How can people be engaged in meaningful relationships without technology getting in the way?

• How did people do this...

before the Internet?

after the internet?

• What effect has this had on people interaction with each other? 

1. Listening to your favourite music in the car
   
2. Shopping
   
3. Planning a holiday
   
4. Preparing a nice meal
   
5. Finding a new job
6. Dating
7. Finding someone to provide a service
8. Sharing pictures with friends

Take notes of these questions:

• Who are Millennials and how would you describe the character traits of this generation?  
• What do younger generations look for in an ideal job these days?  
• Why might younger people find it difficult to work for an employer, after they've experienced years of bad parenting?  
• Would you say chat mobile phones have an addictive quality, rather like alcohol? Explain your answer.  
•  Are people more impatient today than they were before the arrival of the internet? Explain your answer.  
• What kinds of things in life can technology not help you with?  
•  Do companies have responsibility to help younger employees find more fulfillment in work and in life? Explain.  

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The Power of Talk

• What do you think is meant by the phrase 'the power of talk'?
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• Why do you think a writer would title a book 'Reclaiming conversation'?
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• What is the value of having face-to-face conversations over digital contact?

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