LACK OF PRIVACY

Internet and many social networking sites encourage people to be public about their personal lives. Our intimate details can be posted easily and they remain available indefinitely. Even though most websites allow users to control who sees the things they have posted, such limitations are often forgotten. It is estimated that the problem with lack of privacy will only get worse with the further development of technology. The problem is the fact that users themselves do not have a great sense of privacy.

STRESS

The need to be constantly online and up to date with everything creates an additional level of stress. For instance, studies have shown that most of us, from time to time, hear nonexistent mobile phone ringing or vibrating, which is a sign that the body is under huge stress.

POOR SLEEP HABITS

Another negative effect of technology is the lack of sleep. Our online activities can keep us up too late and the ambient glow from the screens of our devices affects the release of melatonin (the sleep chemical). The best solution would be to keep technology out of our bedrooms.

INCREASED BULLYING

The use of modern technology has caused a huge increase in bullying. Children aren’t able to escape their bullies because they infiltrate the security of their victims’ homes through online avenues. The serious increase in cyber-bullying has resulted in an
increase in teen suicides

ADDICTION

We are not only dependent on technology – we are addicted to it. Many studies have shown that when smartphones are taken away, people still heard of felt vibrations that weren’t there. They become nervous and restless, which are some of the withdrawal symptoms you would expect from doing drugs