Persuasive Essay On Technology In Australia

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Technology is advancing each day, however not everyone is convinced this is a good idea for a nation that currently lacks basic social and communication skills without the use of a technological device. While technology has aided the general community through the making of safer environments and medical advancements, the older generations of Australia are feeling alienated due to unexpected introduction of social media and portable technology which the media are telling them they must have.

Social media is like a book. Stories are told, however they are easily shared and tend to produce a wide range of emotions. How would you feel if the rest of the world was staying young and up to date while you grew older?

Senior citizens of Australia are trying to reestablish their fading connection with their grandchildren, while the child’s biggest concern is updating their status rather than spending quality time with their technologically isolated grandparent. When I was younger I loved going to parks and walks with my grandparents, but during the current era, myself along with my peers
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But is the media really the thing we should be blaming? It’s actually the consumers of the technological devices that are the ones contributing to the message that you must update your device every time an improved model is released.
Former CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates even admitted, ‘The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don’t really even have to notice it, so it’s a part of everyday life.’ Many misinterpret this quote, seeing it as a message aimed towards teenagers, however it’s the seniors of Australia who aren’t recognizing how quickly technology has progressed. Senior Aussies now have the opportunity to work with business’ and agencies to guarantee they have necessary tools and information to be capable of accessing the