Navn: Oliver Kirkegaard Hornstrup Skole: Uddannelses Center Holstebro HTX Klasse: 2.D Elevnummer: D19 Fag: Engelsk B
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On the 11 th of January 2017 CBS News released a video called Hooked on your phone? . The video begins by the host asking the question whether or not we are truly in control of our smartphone usage, or if we have become addicted and reliant on them to such a degree that I might be damaging. According to a former Google product manager Triston Harris, Silicon Valley purposefully programs apps and devices to take advantage of our tendencies and make us addicted to their use. Harris compares this design technique with the slot machine, in that it creates a habit where every time you pull the lever you might be rewarded. This habit creation goes one step further with the most widely used communication app, at least for teenagers, Snapchat. We are informed that Snapchat implemented the feature called streaks , to promote daily usage of their product. However, Harris points to the fact that this new necessity for daily usage, in many cases is damaging for mental health. The video the proceeds to a clip from California state University, were phycologist Larry Rosen is investigating what effects technology has to anxiety levels. Dr. Larry informs the host that the usage of technologies triggers the release of hortesall, a hormone from the adrenal glands, which in turn triggers a fight or flight response. Wordcount: 226 words
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