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Technology Creates
Social Isolation
and Neurosis
Tonya Claughton

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Agenda
 Introduction
 Definitions of Social Isolation and Neurosis
 Why People Use Technology
 Pros of Technology in Social Interactions
 Cons of Technology in Social Interactions
 Situations
 Video: Movie Trailer-Disconnect (2013)
 Conclusion

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Introduction
Social isolation: A state or process in
which persons, groups, or cultures lose
or do not have communication or
cooperation with one another, often
resulting in open conflict.
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Introduction
Neurosis: a functional disorder in
which feelings of anxiety, obsessional
thoughts, compulsive acts, and
physical complaints without objective
evidence of disease, occurring in
various degrees and patterns,
dominate the personality.

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Why people use technology for Social
Interactions

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Pros of Technology on Social
Interactions
 Used to develop meaningful relationships
 (ex. Online dating)
 Stay in touch with friends/family
 Through the use of Facebook, Skype, email, etc.
 Being in constant touch (safety reasons)
 You can always call, text, email, etc with someone if you feel you
are in danger.
 Voice your opinions
 Online without the fear of scrutiny for your opinion.

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Cons of Technology on Social
Interactions
 Narcissism—excessive interest in one’s appearance and in oneself.
 Internet addiction
 Online gaming, gambling, social media, etc.
 Television/media contributes to the downfall of social values
 Ex. Desensitizing of youth to violence
 Overuse of many different technologies.
 Email, phone, cell, etc-just to reach someone.

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Cons Continued
 Face-to-face interactions lost
 Constant time spent inside using technology can lead to
ergophobia and social anxiety.
 Less verbal interactions lead to not being able to pick up on
non-verbal cues.
 Decline in physical activity (ex. Organized sports)

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Cons of Technology on Social
Interactions
Situations
 Being fired for viewing websites at work.
 Adultery via chat rooms and online dating
 Can create online bullying
 Identity theft via non-secure websites

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Video about the cons of Technology and
Social Interaction

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Conclusion
Overall, the overuse of technology is leading to many different issues. Some
of these include:
 Social anxiety
 Less social understanding
 Desensitization
But technology isn’t all negative when it comes to social interaction. It has
also given people other ways to communicate all over the world.
Use wisely.

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References
 Duran , J. (2013, Feb 4). Technology and social interaction. Retrieved
from http://juancarlosduran.com/2013/02/04/technology-and-social-
interaction/
 Human Kinetics (2010). Technology can have positive and negative
impact on social interactions. Retrieved from
http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/technology-can-have-
positive-and-negative-impact-on-social-interactions
 Neurosis. (2013). Retrieved from
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/neurosis
 Rubin, H. (Director) (2013). Disconnect [Web]. Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqCcQOlDM4o
 Social isolation. (2013). Retrieved from
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/social isolation