“Technology... the ability to organize the world in such a way that you don't have to experience it.”Max Frisch, Homo Faber 1957.More than 50 years have passed since the publication of Max Frisch's book but these words are more relevant today than ever. Virtual and technological reality has become a pillar of today's society. It surrounds us and is involved in many aspects of our lives. New technological gadgets aim to make our lives simpler and faster and most of them combine many different tools in a single device: smartphones and tablets allow us to stay in touch with our friends and family and, at the same time time, access our email, check social networks and use our favorite apps. Furthermore, they are often used as personal assistants, tour guides or personal trainers so they technically replace natural persons. The great accessibility of these tools has led to a notable increase in people who have become excessively dependent on technology but only in recent years has this relatively new addiction begun to be considered for what it really is. In fact it affects health and all aspects of people's social life at the same time but it is still a topic essentially hidden from the spotlight. Kimberly Young, an internationally renowned psychologist and expert on Internet addiction, founded the first hospital-based Internet addiction recovery clinic at Bradford Regional Medical Center in 2013. In his book “Internet Addiction: AHandbook and Guide to Evaluation and Treatment” (John Wiley & Sons Inc October 4, 2010) he defines technology addiction as a habitual compulsion to engage in the use of technology instead of dealing with life problems. (http://everydaylife.globalpost.com ...... middle of paper ...... cation and the pleasure of sharing something more than just information. New technology has certainly brought a lot of good into people's lives and they have often proven to be not only tools, but also resources for a better future. However, if our digital devices occupy too much of our lives, it is certainly better to turn them off and reflect on the relationship we have with them. According to Young, less of 5% of people suffer from technology addiction, but he suggests focusing on developing healthy ways to incorporate technology into our lives. As is true for other addictions, prevention is better than cure and information and awareness are the main means of prevention. Each of us has the responsibility to evaluate and modify these aspects, not only of our own lives but also of those of the people around us.