The Joys And Sorrows Of Technology

I read about that Blue Whale Challenge too . Horrifying . Which twisted mind would create such a thing ? And what fools would follow it ! Young people are so addicted to all this gaming and social media dares that they cannot even think straight ? Very frightening .

Everything has pros and cons . It depends on the user how something is used . The classic example is fire . It can warm a cold hand , but can also burn if the hand is taken too near . It is important to educate children on proper use of technology .

 

Dear OP, very well written ! The blue whale challenge is really shocking & I cannot help but wonder about the criminal mindset of the creator!! Very sad!

But, I am very thankful to technology because of which I can talk to & see my parents from thousand miles away! But, yes you are right, it has its own perils. If we are wary of the dangers of viruses/malware/hacking /crazy games like blue whale that technology introduces us to & use proper measures to protect ourselves & our kids, then I guess it can be a blessing! But then there's also the addiction element to it, which can drive you nuts!

So, 2 words, caution & moderation are the way to go!!

PS: I am really in awe of some of you parent figures here who are so much aware of what's going on , so comfortable with technology, posting, etc .. My mom gets bored, but she doesnt get on the Internet to entertain/occupy herself.. I ask her to learn, but I guess it's not a priority for her & I just have to keep persuading! hats off to you all!

 

"Are we seeing the beginning of the end"- a good question.
The answer in absolute NO. These are just tools. Handled with ease and perfection, will serve you. Handled carelessly, can kill. Whatever bad things we see on Internet is temporary. It will pass.
There are guys, disturbed brains, who will make us uncomfortable. But let us accept they are fertile. Fertile brains only gave us all these gagets.

 

Dear Lakshmi,
Technology has its pluses and minuses. Depends on how we use it . Parents should guide children. Intruduce them to the world without gadgets. They have to spend time with them.....no gadget can replace it. Until they reach the age when they can decide what is hood and what is not.
Blue whale is horrible!!!! It seems he is imprisoned for three years. Already the damage done! Atleast others learn how not to create such games!
Syamala

 

The creator of the Blue whale challenge has already been arrested and is in jail now. There are many sadists in this world who feel happy watching others in pain.

Sorry for digressing from the topic. Technological advance is like a double edged sword. It can be used for the benefit of the mankind as well as ruining.

Yes. Technology has both advantages and disadvantages. Yet I don't think it is the beginning of the end. There are more sane people in the world who won't allow this to happen.
PS

 

Let us not waste even a precious minute thinking about the 'blue whale app'. I am reminded of three famous statues of monkeys in my school garden about 45 years ago...one shutting off eyes,one closing the mouth and another closing ears.....advocating Mahatma Gandhi's golden advice....don't see bad things, don't hear bad words,and don't speak bad......all these are relevant today....technology in the form of computers,mobiles, social net working sites have joined hands together to poison the mankind.....the so called 'data' revolution will ultimately end up with 'disease' generation....'data' can be converted into 'disease' unless everybody is alert. All responsible citizens of the world have to play their role effectively to save the mankind.