Internet Safety

In the beginning

In the end

My post today is about the addictions of the mind. For some of us, prone to obsession for anything tech, the information age offers a plethora of drugs for the mind. Technology has been a predominant force in my life since I was a very small child, be it a walkman, gameboy, MMORPGs, or Call of Duty, the mind which wants to wander and escape reality will find an enticing exit in technology. This is not the case for everyone, and I am not saying technology, or gaming, is inherently bad, but I have become a firm believer that a balanced lifestyle will bring greater happiness and success than a life of constant obsession with the newest, most engaging technology or virtual experience. This principle equally applies to any activity or life experience such as school, work, religion, sports, etc. I find that for so many of us, unbridled use of technology is pernicious and people need to be taught how to leverage technology for good, like driving a car, before too much damage is done.