Technology's Influence on our Interpersonal Relationship

I'm a big fan of technology, but is it just me that notices that technology has led the sacrifice of real conversation?  It seems to also be affecting how relationships develop and I mean it in a rather negative way.

I know that technology has its advantages such as keeping in touch is easier, communication is faster, higher quality, and the immediacy of it is amazing compared to about 10-15 years ago. Especially with social media nowadays, connecting with people miles away is much easier to do.

People are now constantly on their phones even when they are with people. They feel the need to fiddle with their inanimate piece of hardware. Does it bother you guys/gals when you're with a few of your close friends and you're talking and they suddenly crank out their device?

It seems like they just do that out of habit or it has become a "something to do" and to get away from the awkwardness or something. Unfortunately, people don't seem to realize that by whipping out their device it's like saying "I'm here, but I want to be there...[talking to someone else]". Technological habit destroys the quality of a relationship. I know that throughout history society has changed its way of communication, but it is coming at the expense of a quality relationship. The lack of quality time spent together weakens a bond, creating shallow relationships.
 I understand and am fully aware that technology provides the time for us to compose ourselves in "writing" e.g. texting, chatting, etc and that we can edit and modify it. It's also not an immediate type of conversation - a response is not expected whereas in real-time communication we need to be on our feet - which requires 2 challenges  1.listening and 2.thinking.

Maybe it's just me -  but the side effects of technological advancements seems to hurt people in ways they don't even realize.

With technology that facilitates our activities making it faster - and these electronic devices that save time...then why is it that we don't have more time? but rather we seem to having LESS AND LESS time?

People don't seem to be using technology responsible - lack of tact.

Today's society is depressingly shallow.

-The social Nerd over and out! 

Life As A Sitcom

I have been watching The Big Bang Theory and really enjoy the sitcom. I would describe it as a super-nerdy, yet hilarious comedy show.

It got me a thinking..(hah what a surprise) about how life is actually quite similar to a sitcom.
So in The Big Bang Theory we have these super-nerds, they are all physicists and all have PhDs with the exception of one Howard and Penny.

What this sitcom tells us
1.Intelligence does not equate to wisdom and that being smart has its weaknesses and flaws.

2.Our society tends to value intelligence, cleverness, and wittiness, but in this show we see that those traits are not as desirable and that sometimes it is better to be the simple minded, average person.

3. We don't find the hypocrisy or cleverness in ourselves, but as an audience we quickly pick up on hypocrisy of the characters, their intelligence, and cleverness.

4. This reflects that we don't usually see our own faults but that others around us (the audience) can, because they are not part of the picture, or in this case not part of the show.

5. Despite Sheldon's social awkwardness, he is actually quite naturally clever in his remarks and actions - of course it is usually unintentionally.

It doesn't matter how intelligent you are, you are still human.
Unfortunately, most people take life a tad too seriously that they can't seem to enjoy their life and realize that it is just a big comedy, one episode after another. There needs to be some a variety of personalities among those we socialize with to expand our understanding of the world.

"Be The Leaf"

-The Social Nerd