Technology, in essence, has become the end of today's intelligence. The shine and dazzle of new products do exactly what they are supposed to do: distract. On the surface, this technological age has led this world to make leaps and bounds in terms of intelligence – or has it? The loss of self-esteem, the inability to pay attention, and the damage to the brain's abilities are not so glamorous. Is technology making the world dumber? Many people say that technology is how they connect – or rather “keep in touch” – with others; however, is this communication healthy? Emailing, texting, tweeting, blogging, posting, and bookmarking have become the focus of the modern world. According to the Wilson Quarterly, these social media “encourage the more efficient and instantaneous affirmation or rejection of our feelings.” In other words, having the ability to receive or not receive feedback immediately can have a negative influence on one's self-esteem. The Quarterly goes on to explain how this instant refutation creates “…social anxiety caused by the public nature of so many of our communications.” If the technology were as great as it seems, there would be no discomfort among the public. This need for communication is no longer created to stay connected to others, but rather to gain acceptance from one's peers. Social media has become an important part of this generation's daily lives, and this connection is taking a toll when you consider how "...the more time and more 'friends' people had on Facebook, the more likely they were to be d 'agreement with claims that others have had better and happier lives than them, and are less likely to believe that life is fair' (The Wilson Quarterly). Without a doubt, technology has made...... middle of paper ......engulfs the whole being, becomes part of every thought, changes the vision of life, so technology is no longer “wonderful”. The excessive use of social media, and of technology as a whole, is become the bane of this generation. Works CitedCarr, Nicholas. How the Internet is making us stupid May 6, 2014. WebElectronic intimacy: Friendships that were once maintained with rudimentary pen-and-paper technology are now strengthened 24 hours a day. 7 days a week, by pressing a few buttons. A longtime letter writer reflects on what has been gained and lost. The Wilson Quarterly, Spring 2012. May 6, 2014. Web.Neulieb, Christine. “Changing Our Minds: Virtue Ethics for the Digital Age.” Commonweal 137.22 (2010): 15+. Opposing points of view in context. May 6, 2014.Web.Robison, John Elder. “Is technology making us stupider?”. My Life with Asperger's, November 30, 2009. May 6, 2014. Web.