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If someone who died two decades ago suddenly woke up today, they would be extremely amazed at the remarkable transformation our world has undergone in this very short period of time. Technology has made possible today what was barely a dream a few years ago – the Internet, WiFi, cell phones, text messages, GPS, social networking, blogs, Google Earth, iPods, the list is endless. We’re surrounded by technology no matter where we go; even the boondocks have access to the Internet today. So is it any wonder that we’re addicted, to the Internet, to our phones, to video games, to our iPods, and so on and so forth?

I’ll admit I’m one of those who cannot live without my mobile phone. And although I do check my email and my Facebook page regularly, I can go for days at a stretch without going near my computer. I don’t think my addiction is worth worrying about, because although my cell phone is an extended finger, I know I can survive in a world without mobile phones without breaking into a sweat if such a situation should arise.

But that’s not the case with hundreds of thousands of people, especially teenagers who are hooked onto chat rooms and text messages. They have to stay connected at all times, no matter what. And with most schools banning cell phones, they find some way to get around the rules and continue texting even while in class.

Any addiction is not good for you, and so it is with technology too. When you’re in class but focusing on the message on your cell phone screen, you’re missing out on an education. When you’re at work and constantly checking your email, you’re losing concentration and wasting precious time that could have been put to better use. In spite of being aware of this, most people still refuse to give up their gadgets. And who can blame them when we all know how hard it is for the President to part with his Blackberry. Look how hard he fought to retain it after he assumed office. If Barack Obama cannot live without his favorite gadget, how can we?

And so the question comes up – is it possible for someone to live in complete isolation without technology of any kind? Probably not, because technology has seeped into every aspect of our lives and taken root so deeply that it would be like ripping away a part of ourselves if we were asked to give it up. But what we could do is regulate its usage so that it does not end up consuming us altogether.

After all, the power of technology is realized only when it is harnessed well, not when it takes us over through brute force. When the wind blows, a windmill can generate electricity; but when it becomes a gale, there’s only destruction and devastation in store. Let’s try to build more windmills rather than invite catastrophe, both mental and social, into our lives.