1. Position Paper:
Technology
Jaime Chavarria
RPT 420-04
Fall 2012

2. Technology
• How GAMING has • How COMPUTER use
changed over time from has changed over time
“Brown Box” to “Xbox
360”

3. Technology & Games
Pros: Cons:
• Interaction with other gamers • Parents fear of addiction
through online gaming • Fear of not experience outside world
• With additions like Kinect you are in and isolation that comes of playing
control of the movements alone
• Gives you a feel of excitement • Many believe it ruins relationships
• Connect with other who enjoy same and eliminates time to spend with
games as you other half

4. Technology & Computers
Pros: Cons:
• Catch up with old friends on social • Studies show it can lead to
media. Ex Myspace,Facebook, Twitter
etc… depressions
• You can share your experiences & • Other miss use of computer.
images over the internet Such as “ Cyber Bullying”
• Makes it easier to communicate with
those who don’t live near you
• With programs like Skype you can
video chat & look at the person and
not just type

5. Technology In 2030
• Bringing Families together
• Keeping those strong bonds with each other
• Making it about how you want everything
around you