Today's generation is dominated by recurring advancement of technology. This has been very evident in all parts of the globe – which perhaps, everyone has been guilty about. As I browsed through the newsfeed on Facebook, I saw the video Look Up by Gary Turk which seriously amused me and opened my eyes on the real state of today's generation.
Disconnect to Connect
"We're generation of idiots, smartphones and dumb people." I can never blame Gary Turk for describing this generation that way. Wherein beauty is measured by how many likes you get on Facebook and height of emotions are bragged on one's status.
Photos are widely seen anywhere – from what you eat on each meal of the day, how you look when you just woke up or even after taking a bath. Though posting photos is not a big issue here, we must still consider if such thing is too much. It's not about secrecy, but sometimes valuing some things as private is intimate than what others think.
Instead of shouting out loud anger through statuses, why not speak to them. Your monitor would not respond either and the situation will be worsened when others try to involve themselves. Just like the same old adage says, "not all are concerned, some are just curious." Which I agreed the most on what Gary Turk expressed, "Talk to people. Learn to co-exist."
Photos are widely seen anywhere – from what you eat on each meal of the day, how you look when you just woke up or even after taking a bath. Though posting photos is not a big issue here, we must still consider if such thing is too much. It's not about secrecy, but sometimes valuing some things as private is intimate than what others think.
Instead of shouting out loud anger through statuses, why not speak to them. Your monitor would not respond either and the situation will be worsened when others try to involve themselves. Just like the same old adage says, "not all are concerned, some are just curious." Which I agreed the most on what Gary Turk expressed, "Talk to people. Learn to co-exist."
Losing the Sense of Old School
Nowadays, kids are used to playing on IPads and computers for games are easily downloadable on app stores. But have they ever experienced climbing trees? How about playing street games such as patintero, tumbang preso, sekyo and many others?
Imagine... they are starting to lose the sense of childhood that the previous generations used to have. It was never wrong allowing them to enjoy gadgets, but we must still teach them on what real childhood is.
Admittedly, social networking sites are best for sharing photos. Thanks to technology, friends around the globe could get to see updates from you. But are there still people who print photos and have them hanged on the wall or placed on a photo album? Aren't these the better ways for keeping memories?
Imagine... they are starting to lose the sense of childhood that the previous generations used to have. It was never wrong allowing them to enjoy gadgets, but we must still teach them on what real childhood is.
Admittedly, social networking sites are best for sharing photos. Thanks to technology, friends around the globe could get to see updates from you. But are there still people who print photos and have them hanged on the wall or placed on a photo album? Aren't these the better ways for keeping memories?
Look Up instead of Looking Down
Relationships are strongly built by communication, by real, sensible conversations. Question is, what does it take to have a real one? In this generation surrounded by inventions, some have forgotten the true essence of communication.
Spending hours with special people requires eye contact. Forget about looking at your phones, IPads or gadgets. Appreciate every moment. Listen to what he/she says. See the smile on his/her face. Embrace the laughter you both feel.
As what Gary Turk said, "When you're too busy looking down you don't see the chances you miss." So, why miss a thing? If all you have to do is put that down even for just a while then you will get to experience what true happiness is.
Spending hours with special people requires eye contact. Forget about looking at your phones, IPads or gadgets. Appreciate every moment. Listen to what he/she says. See the smile on his/her face. Embrace the laughter you both feel.
As what Gary Turk said, "When you're too busy looking down you don't see the chances you miss." So, why miss a thing? If all you have to do is put that down even for just a while then you will get to experience what true happiness is.
