HW #1: Relations with the Digital World

The idea of growing up without internet, on demand TV, or a cell phone is so strange to my generation. Without high speed connection or 3G service I feel disconnected and vulnerable. I often ask myself how I became so dependent on technology? Or is it necessary to detach? But then I am distracted by a new facebook notification.

I have had almost unlimited access to all aspect of the digital world since I got an Iphone. Not only can I text and talk, but I can also access internet, music and games whenever I want. While I enjoy how easy it is, it is also frightening how advanced and excessive technology has gotten. Still, I can't help but cling to my phone, and check it religiously. I am connected to a screen 24/7. 

I know it's not great for me, but is it really that bad? Is it interfering with my life in a serious way? All the digital stimulation can be a distraction, but I have ADD (right after typing this I started playing solitaire on my phone). I wonder how much each factor contributes to my inability to work efficiently. How much has digital accessibility contributed to the nation's shrinking attention span?