Technology is the base for everyday writing and composing.
It’s the most prominent tool used today for writing. We rarely get letters from
people today, except the occasional birthday card from Grandma or Grandpa.
Letters have turned to e-mails, birthday cards have transformed into e-cards,
and thoughts are now communicated through Facebook statuses and tweets. It is
so important in today’s age to have access to a computer, smartphone, or any
form of technology.
I agree with Andrew when he talks about Shirky’s point of
how technology creates an “Ultimate Game”. Whether anyone will admit it, every
time something is posted, whether it be a picture on Instagram or a tweet on
Twitter, they are looking for the approval of anyone who see it. Most people do
not simply post for intrinsic reasons, but rather to impress and seek approval
from the people in their social group.
“A tool's capabilities don't completely determine its
ultimate functions.” I really like this quote by Shirky, a computer is a great
example too. We can have a computer, but unless we know how to use it, we don’t
access it’s full potential. Technology plays a crucial role in everyday writing
and composing because we all now use it on a regular basis to achieve simple
everyday tasks.
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