FROM THE BOOK; HOOKED.

I have been reading a book called "HOOKED". It gives in details the pitfalls of media, technology, and social networking.

And the chapter I'm reading presently elaborates about "TECHNOLOGY AND CAUTION".

Caution is about being careful, slowing down, and holding up. While technology is full speed ahead.

There's a lot of advancement in technology and a lot of people don't want to be left out. And in the process, it takes a little longer for the caution part of our brain to function.

We just want to jump on any new tech that makes life easier for us without considering other factors that could pose harm into our lives.

While technology may glitter, it's advisable to apply wisdom by looking closely at it first to be sure.

"Caution is warranted. Technology is powerful, not only in what it can provide but also in what it can elicit. It enables connection.

Many of those connections are wonderful, fun, and even useful but some connections are problematic. You need to be alert of the problems you bring into your life.

You need to be aware of the problems you bring upon yourself and your relationships.

You need to be honest with yourself about how often, how much, and why you are tethered to technology and whether that's a positive or negative in your life.

“When dealing with powerful things, seeing clearly is extremely important.”