Below are just a few examples of the daily frustrations/problems that a neo-luddite would meet ona dialy basis. I think this question actually makes us realise how much take for granted and how much we rely on new media technologies on a daily basis. Would we be able to cope without them? If they weren't around I think I can say that our social and academic lives would be greatly affected.
A neo-luddite is someone who does not agree with the idea of technological development. They are “cautious to promote an early adoption of technology, and while they are not necessarily opposed to technology, they would prefer to see a more serious discussion of the role of technology in society” (Smith, 2003). I personally feel that a neo-luddite that is studying at university at the moment would struggle as various aspects of University life revolve around technology.
At university students are expected to have a basic knowledge of how to write essays on word documents and create presentations. All students have their own E-mail address which enables students and tutors to inform of any changes, problems, advice or developments. My fictional neo-luddite (Leah) would struggle with this as they would not know how to access her E-mail which could result in them her knowing important information.
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Tis very true indeed.
ReplyDeleteWe seem to depend on technology rather a lot in this day and age. However I'd say that we have to. With the level of students in the uni at the moment, going back to the idea of ye old pen and paper for communicating is simply not an option.
Just glad I'm not one of those silly neo-luddite's! x
I like the quote from Smith, just about somes a neo-luddite up doesn't it!
ReplyDeleteooh Drew 'silly neo-luddite' could be very contoversial; I completely agree though, I would never be one myself and the idea of writing an entire essay by hand doesn't bare thinking about, but that is just our opinions. Do you think we think this simply because we are natives or is there anything else involved? what do you think Amz?