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The Technology Paradox
The writers of chapter four in The Human Challenge state that a paradox exists in technology. Clearly, telephone calls, e-mail, and the Internet can be significant time savers. However, if we misuse these resources we are bound to lose focus and productivity. I have recently faced this dilemma of distractions from such technologies, particularly e-mail and the Internet. All too often I find myself checking my e-mail, reading the news, and reviewing the latest election polls. On a number of occasions I have had to just close my laptop. While it is certainly a struggle for many college students, knowing that the problem exists for professionals is somewhat relieving. I would say that we act in these manners because we are all human.