On Thursday, Gabriel gave a lecture on generations and technology. In regards to current event Gabriel previewed the generations that McCain and O’bama were living in. As for McCain, he lived in the “Silent Generation” that dealt with oppression. O’bama on the other hand grew up in the generation that was called “baby boomers” and that was a time that dealt with lifelong prosperity, civil rights movement, and feminist.
The discussion became interesting when we got on the topic of the “millennium”. There is this perception of generation Y that is seen as selfish, not interested, achieving success, and money. Although this may not pertain to everyone apart of our generation it does fit the description in some way. Given the technology provided there are many distractions that consume our generation and we can’t image life without it. The video we watch in class expressed and showed the generalizations that students face when relying on the use of technology. Students were laughing at some parts of the clip because in a lot of ways it was true. We apply technology to our daily lifestyle. There is an attachment that we have to certain types of technological advancement in order to keep up with the rest of society. Basically, we live through a generation that multitask and acquire different roles. This then forces individuals to take on all these obstacles to keep up with this lifetime. Overall, The accomplishments that we want to reach is the “American Dream” in order to be successful.
When we got into groups and elaborated on the discussion of technology and education. Our generation is what you refer to as compulsive information consumers. Many of us obtain the information because we have to in order to climb the latter. Universities are seen as a corporation and the students get the education necessary in order to get the degree they need. I do agree that in the present days we do lack the intimacy of human interaction but the reason for that is our attention is primarily focused on what technology has to offer that prevents us from making any effort. Although I do not disagree with the expediency of technology because it has provide our society with many opportunities that we just so happen to take advantage of.
