Identifying and discussing a substantial issue created by digital cultures, not discussed recently

Digital cultures generates a variety of benefits for society, it allows us to expand our knowledge, communicate with others worldwide and creates a sense of protection due to all our online actions being tracked. Whilst creating benefits for society, there is no surprise that the digital world also leaves us with a variety of issues.

In my former posts I discussed the idea of cyber stalking and cyber warfare, both huge issues produced from the digital cultures around us. In addition to these issues, when reading back through my posts, another problem came to my attention. Regardless of how much we benefit from the digital world, the main issue that was highlighted for me was how technology is in fact ruining our basic social skills.

The statement may seem a little far fetched and dramatic, but if you analyse the amount of technology used, it is in fact true. Originally, social skills were people’s main priorities and engaging in conversation with people was part of everyday life. Essentially, the digital world has taken over and our social skills have been deducted.

The majority of children own technical devices and communicate via those as opposed to general conversation. This reduces the amount of manners people tend to have, as well as an understanding of someone’s genuine emotions. There is often a sense of competition with regards to owning the newest, most extravagant piece of technology. This furthermore expands upon my point being that social skills are often neglected when over powered by technology. In addition, this further compels the theory of digital and social divides discussed in my prior posts. The social divides cause the exposure of neglect the younger society have on basic conversational skills. The older generation are genuinely separated from the majority of technology, enhancing their social skills and also allowing them to be a lot better in comparison to younger ones.

I think this issue is very important when discussing the digital technology in society today. The impact it has on social skills and basic manners is in fact astonishing. Interacting with people physically is avoided when communicating via text messages, you are unable to see someone’s true emotions and people social skills are greatly derelict.