People vs Technology
By Danli Divine
Have you ever stopped and just watched people? I mean really watched. Have you noticed how technology has taken over almost every aspect of our lives? It’s as if we’ve become cyborgs, always attached to some kind of device—whether it’s a phone, a gaming system, or even the way we navigate the world with GPS, hands-free driving, or autopilot. Is this the true merge with technology? Is a cellphone the real mark of the beast? I mean it’s always in the hand or to the face. Everything you need is on it. Your wallet to pay, important contacts, calendar, ways to connect to others, modes of transportation, etc.
It’s fascinating and a little unsettling. Walk into any public space, and you’ll see heads down, eyes glued to screens, fingers scrolling endlessly. Conversations are interrupted by notifications. People sit together but aren’t really together—they’re locked into their own digital worlds, like absent fathers playing video games while their child cries in the other room. Even in moments where human connection should thrive, technology stands in the way. We have gotten so use to doing things digitally that human interaction is almost shunned upon by how uncomfortable it makes many.
Think about it: How often do we choose to engage with our devices over the people in front of us? How many times have we relied on a screen to entertain, distract, or even comfort us? I mean come on look around at the number of children (under 5 years of age) that have tablets, phones, handheld videogames. Instead of teaching these children the essentials of life like reading, writing, critical thinking, and situational awareness. An electronic is shoved in their face when they cry or seek attention from their parents. Technology is no longer just a tool—it’s become an extension of who we are. Learning does not even occur in schools without technology. My son had e-learning and it consisted of his teacher playing a video of counting and another video of letters. That’s things that my son learned at home. Which begs the question, what is school teaching our children now, to be reliant on technology?
Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying technology is the enemy. It has brought incredible advancements, made life more convenient, and even connected us in ways we never thought possible. But at what cost? Are we losing the essence of what it means to be present, to truly experience life beyond the digital world? I have had people tell me to utilize AI for my blog, thumbnails, flyers, etc. I have always been very skeptical about it because the idea of feeding the algorithm of artificial intelligence honestly spooks me. I also do not want to become addicted to it’s fast solutions and ultimately lose my spark of creativity.
Maybe it’s time to take a step back. To be intentional about disconnecting, even if just for a little while. To look up, to talk, to listen, to experience life without a filter, to literally smell the flowers. Because while technology may continue to evolve, nothing will ever replace the power of real human connection (not even the soft silicone lips or hips of a physical AI sexbot)
What do you think? Have we gone too far, or is there still hope for balance? Let’s talk about it—just not through a screen for once.
Divine time 