Digital Natives Vs. Digital Immigrants

What strikes me most about Sreenivasan’s claims is the profundity of his analysis. Hitherto, being a proud native, I did not realize the vast gulf separating the digital natives and digital immigrants. I believed, since we live in the same era, both classes were sailing in the same boat. But this assumption, according to the talk, could not be farther from the truth. As such, generally, I found Sreenivasan’s claims quite exhilarating and eye-opening.

Yes, I completely concur with his sentiments. Without the slightest doubt (being a digital native), we seldom think twice. The word fearless, used by Sreenivasan in the talk, comes agonizingly short of capturing the correct depth of the blind faith we exercise towards technology (Sreenivasan 1:16-1:21). And it is this fearlessness, propelled by incredible ignorance, which removes protections from the manifold dangers lurking in excessive use of technology.

I can relate to Sreenivasan’s statements. Until now, emotion informed my use of technology and not reason. Often, free from any occupation, most of my leisure hours would be devoted to directionless internet roaming; seldom, would I relax without restraining my hands from finding my gadget and initiating a conversation with a friend or beginning an aimless perusal of social media pages. To sum up, undoubtedly, the words of Sreenivasan resonated with me quite strongly.

Yes, I completely concur with his sentiments. Without the slightest doubt (being a digital native), we seldom think twice. The word fearless, used by Sreenivasan in the talk, comes agonizingly short of capturing the correct depth of the blind faith we exercise towards technology (Sreenivasan 1:16-1:21). And it is this fearlessness, propelled by incredible ignorance, which removes protections from the manifold dangers lurking in excessive use of technology.

I can relate to Sreenivasan’s statements. Until now, emotion informed my use of technology and not reason. Often, free from any occupation, most of my leisure hours would be devoted to directionless internet roaming; seldom, would I relax without restraining my hands from finding my gadget and initiating a conversation with a friend or beginning an aimless perusal of social media pages. To sum up, undoubtedly, the words of Sreenivasan resonated with me quite strongly.