Abyss of Media

So, over the weekend, after a three hour car ride without technology, my little brother said something that really bothered me. We went into our room and he immediately turns on the television and says, "Oh thank goodness. I was about to go insane without any noise or  TV."

This is what his life revolves around. Technology and media. It's consuming him to the point where he can't even go a few hours without it. When he looks back on his childhood all he's going to remember is a screen. He won't have the experience of playing outside or walking to the park, but just a screen.

Personally, I believe that this is due to the clutter of technology and marketing. We are already bombarded by millions of ads that surround us in an ocean of marketing, products, and new technology. Now, it's getting worse. These companies continue to want to be noticed and new technology continues to be created. We are sinking in an abyss of media.

Am I the only one who finds this sad?

I'm not saying that I hate technology or the advancements of our society. I just hate what it's turning us into. Our thoughts become shorter and our attention span becomes something minuscule. We aren't connected to the earth or to our families, but rather a screen or keyboard.

I see children all the time with their faces stuck to a screen. Their eyes have this distant look that is absorbed into a world of advancements and pixels. Because of this constant clutter and the constant build to it, the children of this generation are being deprived of their childhoods. Why go to the park or play outside when you can just do it on a screen?

They belive that it's easier to just tap screens or click buttons. Everything is at the touch of their hands and they no longer need to think or move when they have everything automatically. This continuous stream and clutter of technology and media is just adding to or distractions and our laziness.

Eventually we are going to drown in abyss of media if we can't control the clutter. I honestly do hope that we can overcome this distraction and this clutter. When my little brother looks back on his childhood, I want him to remember things such as family or experiences, not a screen.

I hope you have a nice day and beware of the clutter!