Monday, March 28, 2016
Technoference
Last Monday we talked about mobile phones and the impact they've had on our society, and continue to have. I was especially impacted by learning the concept of "technoference"; which is just a made up term for the concept of allowing technology to interfere with your relationships. This caught my eye because it's something that causes a lot of conflict between my husband and I. We're both constantly on our phones, whether it's Facebook, Instagram, games, Reddit, Tumblr, etc. we're never giving one another our 100% undivided attention. This really bothers me, because I don't particularly enjoy talking to the top of his head while he stares down at his phone, and getting mumbled responses to questions I asked 5 minutes ago. Technoference is real - and I'd like to work toward not allowing it in my marriage.
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Amen sister girl. I've been trying to enforce "phone free" time... you know how that has probably turned out. ha.
ReplyDeleteThis really is so hard! I've been working on it, too, since our lecture. It's kind of funny, but it makes me more irritated now that I know the name for it...haha.
ReplyDeleteI really like this lecture about "Technoference" I definitely see how it can be a problem in relationships. I've been trying to think of different ways I can protect my future relationships but 'technoference' and I definitely think being aware is a huge step. My goal is to be aware of my own tech use when i'm with people I love and then make family goals as well. I hope this works out :)
ReplyDeleteI think this might be the most common problem our generation will face.It is so much easier to say you are not going to do it than to not actually do it.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this lecture, but at the same time I was thinking... You think this is a new thing. With Facebook or a blog the distraction is minimal; now try to talk to someone who is engrossed in a good book... better luck talking to a wall. "Technoference" is a problem, but its not a new one books and newspapers have been a problem for couples for generations. New things will come and go, but each couple has to choose to listen and spend time together.
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