The Unsustainability of Technology

By: Kierra Lewis, Matthew Feliciano, Patrick Kelly, Xander Browell

Patrick KellyStay close and connected with familyA few close friends are more important than a big groupLive comfortably not extravagantly Be a civil engineerStay active through outdoor activitiesGet involved politically

Individual Impact-Decreases PatienceNewer technology allows us to access information instantly

Books, music, moviesDVRs

Why patience is importantRelationshipsCorrelated with higher intelligence, self control, concentration

"Big Question: Is Technology Killing Our Ability to Practice Patience?" Discovery. Discovery Communications LLC. Web. 10 Sept. 2014.

Individual Impact-Writing Skills

AIM, Texting, other messaging programs are gaining popularityThey begin to use shorthand unconsciously

Even in formal writing

Lee, Jennifer. "I Think, Therefore IM." Editorial. The New York Times 19 Sept. 2002. The New York Times. The New York Times Company, 18 Sept. 2002. Web. 10 Sept. 2014.

Kierra LewisObtain a degree in civil engineering

maintain healthy relationships with the people around me

Be able to have a job to support my lifestyle

Work as a civil engineer specifically in the area of bridge design

Interested in music, exercise and nature

Impact of technology on workforce

Employees who utilize technology on a day to day basis are more isolated and relationships with their coworkers deteriorate

workers unable to leave working place to interact with each other

Depersonalization between company and client

employees are now being hired through phone or video interviews rather than person to person setting

Team meetings are now often replaced by conference calls, email, and shared access to computer files.

Impacts of technology on the workforce (cont)

Work from home has the ability to decrease work/home boundaries

Deterioration of family and personal relationships

As technology advances, those who are not accustomed become attached from the modern industry

Increasing technology allows for the option to employers to implement safety precautions which can lead to manager-employee relationship trust issues

Eileen, FitzGerald. "Experts say society, technology having an effect on how today's students learn" Editorial. News Times 11 Sept. 2012. The News Times. Web. 9 Sept. 2014.

-“Be good or be good at it.”-Family is the most important part of my life.-I like being able to work for the materialistic objects in my life.-Aspirations of being a mechanical engineer in automotive industry.-I enjoy music, the outdoors, and a variety of sports-Never involved with politics-Interested in global events

Xander Browell

Impact on Personal Privacy-It is very difficult to distance yourself from technology, which can be very dangerous-Many forms of technology have become a necessity to everyday life-Many are victims to Identity theft -In 2012, 7% of personsage 16 or older were victims of identity theft.Langton, Lynn, Ph.D, and Erika Harrell, Ph.D. "Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) - Victims of Identity Theft, 2012." Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) - Victims of Identity Theft, 2012. Office of Justice Programs, 12 Dec. 2013. Web. 11 Sept. 2014.

Impact on Personal Privacy (cont.)

-Almost 50% of victims experienced losses of $100 or greater-16.6 million experienced identity theft in 2012-There is no way to remain anonymous in society

Langton, Lynn, Ph.D, and Erika Harrell, Ph.D. "Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) - Victims of Identity Theft, 2012." Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) - Victims of Identity Theft, 2012. Office of Justice Programs, 12 Dec. 2013. Web. 11 Sept. 2014.

Impact on National Security-Threats on warfare security-Dangerous and Unpredictable-New Technology brings about new loopholes-Many operations require heavy amounts of hackable technology. Coleman, Kevin. "Technology Driven National Security Strategy." - Directions Magazine. Directions Magazine, 11 Feb. 2004. Web. 11 Sept. 2014.

Matthew Feliciano● Stay in touch with my old friends while making new ones at

the same time.● Stay connected with my family no matter where I go.● I would just like to live comfortably.● Wherever I work I want it to be something that I don’t

consider “work”.● I would like to stay involved in soccer in the future. Maybe

become a soccer coach on the side or something.● Politically, I would just like my voice to be heard locally and

nationally even if it is just simply through voting.

Environmental Aspect

Population Growth● Population at over 9

billion by 2050● Population growth only

furthers other environmental complications, making it increasing difficult to sustain such quick growth

“World Population Projected to Reach 9.6 Billion by 2050-UN Report.” UN News Centre. 13 June 2013. Web. 11 Sept. 2014.

Environmental Aspect

Pollution● US factories emit 3 million tons of toxic

chemicals into the environment every year● Some of the contributors to pollution include:

vehicle emissions, manufacturing buildings, and large ships● The average person inhales over 2,000 gallons

of polluted air daily● All of factors and numbers will continue to rise

as population numbers rise

Forrister, Dirk. “Pollution Economics.” The New York Times. 9 Aug. 2013. Web. 11 Sept. 2014.

Environmental Aspect

Lack of Natural Resources● Consumption of

resources is now at 120% of the rate of replenishment● The U.S. alone uses 25% of the world’s resources● Over 40% of the Earth’s land is currently be used

for the needs of humans such as cities and farms; once again as population numbers rise so will this statistic

Black, Richard. “Green Decline May Bring Irreversible Change.” BBC News. 6 June 2012. Web. 11 Sept. 2014.