At the end of my last post I stated that technology can be bad for communication. Here are some of the ways that manifests itself. Those who have access to high-tech items are more likely to do business or interact with those that have the same level of tech savvy-ness, essentially leaving out those who cannot keep up with the technology. Someone out there might have a great idea that you could really use, but you are both penalized because one end of the partnership cannot keep step with those competing for the same position. Both people lose out; one because they could have benefited from the better idea, the other because they lost out on a great opportunity to sell their idea.
Technology can also take away the ability of people to really get to know each other. Don't get me wrong, technology allows people to stay in contact in real-time from thousands of miles away as stated in my last post. However, technology often replaces face-to-face contact between people that are in relatively close proximity and much can be lost in translation. As we learned earlier in our textbook one person may not quite fully understand the meaning of someone else's message depending on many factors such as noise, lack of context, or not getting enough feedback in a timely manner (Goodall, 2009. p.6-9) Personally I think the the pros really outweigh the cons here, but I thought it important to show the other side.
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Good blog, i have enjoyed reading it. Technology is essential to doing business. I believe all indviduals should be intreasted in learning about new technology and not refuse the new technology and change. Comapines who need to stay and compete in todays business world, must adapt to new technology and not to refuse it.
ReplyDeleteHey Ben,
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome blog, like you said! Your blogged flowed very well and provided a lot of useful information. I completely agree with you that technology can take away that personal relationship people develop through old fashion face to face communication. I also, believe that people lose some of their speaking skills when they don’t have that communication. I see it every day with my young sisters. They text all the time and they are now talking text English, if that makes since. They will say stuff like, “OMG!” or “I shud of wnt 2 da mall 2day.” I believe it is only hurting their communication skills and it shows on their homework from school. Nice blogging!
~Katie~