When reading the article Reading on Screens, I completely understood the statement the article is trying to make. The article explains how reading from printed text is much easier to digest and comprehend than reading on a technological device. I agree that the preferred method of reading is on paper. When I read on my phone, I tend to skim through and search for key points that stick out and create a generalized concept based on my findings. When I read on paper, I typically follow along much better.
A downside of using our phones so frequently is a result of worsened posture. Shamefully, I catch myself hunched completely over when using my phone which affects my posture. Similar to this picture, I look like this too often.
This video I found talks about how technology is worsening mental health and stripping away fundamental ideas about how to socialize with others. Since the takeover of technology began, the amount of personal interactions has depleted rapidly. Continuous blue light exposure can lead to physical and emotional damage. This video supports the claim since it highlights how scrolling and reading takes away from genuine conversation.
If we were to put our phones down and be in the present, we’d be much better off as a society. The issue with modern technology and reading is that it allows for misinformation to be spread. This is why it is important to read from print as it allows the reader to focus on each statement and not misconstrue what is presented. When something is read online, it can be twisted and poorly distributed as people tend to choose what they want to remember. .
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