Is having the latest technology a want or a need?
How often do you get a new cel phone or mp3 player? Did you really need a new model? Do you consider the environmental impact of these purchases? If you are addicted, how can you break your addiction?
Wants or Needs? >
wants or needs?
Technology is not a need it might seem like one in our world, but in reality you don't need a phone or computer to live.
I agree with this statement, but without technology be innovation in medicine and architecture would not be developed and as the population Increases, I think that it is important that some technologies be present. that is why I would personally say that technology is both a need and a want depending on the context.
I also agree that technology is both a NEED and a WANT. In some situations technology is a need because without the right technology you can't do certain things like create new medicine, more eco-friendlier variants of things, and just things to help make life easier. On the other hand, technology is a want as well. Some types of technology like phones, wireless earbuds, hoverboards and television are honestly not needs but wants. They are just mainly for entertainment, they can be useful sometimes but most of the time they are distracting. Also, creating and throwing away electronics have a great effect on the environment, so sometimes technology can be bad.
I agree with Knick, technology can be both a need or want depended on the person and what they use if for. For instance, your phone can be a need or want depending on the situation and what you are using it for. If you need it for work, it is a want, if you want to use it for playing videogames or because it is the latest model, it is a want. Some technology are solely needs, such as medical equipment, and technology that fulfill our human needs. On the other hand, technology that are solely wants are gaming consoles, segways, etc. I think it is important to be able to differentiate what is need or want.
I totally agree with you samiiii, i personally don't think we need our cellular devices or high tech gadgets to keep us company.As Knick and Leo pointed out, somethings really need technology in this time obviously because of this sickening pandemic. I think phones are a huge distraction when it comes to everyday situations. Some examples would be when your trying to get your homework done and you see your phone flashing and you pick it up and spend 20 minutes on your phone instead of working. To sum up everything that has been stated so far, we need to learn about time management.