Social Interaction Within 10 Years Taking Into Consideration the Impact of Technology on Human Relations

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Social Interactions Today

The Internet had a remarkable impact on social interactions.

Social Interactions Today

With a comprehensive set of social media channels and communication tools; people

can interact with each other instantly, almost anytime and anywhere

Technology has significantly reduced and even eliminated

barriers to human interactions

What About the Quality of Social Interactions?

Some of the Positive & Negative Impacts of Technology on Human Relations

Positive Negative

Communicating with people at lower cost. Becoming highly dependent on technology.

Strengthening social relations by bringing people closer via online communication tools.

Negatively affecting real social skills.

Forming social relations online, with individuals sharing the same interests.

Missing out on real face to face quality time and social interactions.

Facilitating many business interactions, and allowing the emergence of online businesses.

Becoming attached to a “fake online social world”, especially for teens and children.

Delivering messages into a broader audience easily.

Sharing too much & risking your privacy.

Moderation is the KeyUse Technology reasonably in your social

interactions for better relations with people.

New Technologies are Emerging Every Day. Does this Lead to Better

Social Interactions?

Social Interactions Within 10 Years

I imagine that within 10 years, the use of technology in communication will dramatically increase, it will become a more natural part of

our social interactions.

Social Interactions Within 10 Years

New inventions on the way:

• Instant translation & communication earphones.

• Brain-computer interfaces that read our thoughts.

• Virtual reality communication tools.

• Electronic contact lenses.

…and many more!

“A lot of times, people don't know what they want until you show it

to them” – Steve JobsWe cannot judge whether new technologies will be good or bad for

our social relations, we have to wait and see!

Use technology smartly! For better human relations, enhanced

experiences, and improved well-being.

THANK YOU