The lack of creativity in a technological world

In such a technological world, using smart devices became one common activity among the youngest but while it optimizes time, this behavior also shrinks their creativity. Gadgets offer immediate access to a ton of information, preventing children to learn the process of creation and to concentrate. Although this evolution is completely necessary, it should not decrease the human abilities that brought us such facilities.

Since technology became a daily tool in human lives, children and teenagers have been evolved by this fascinating way of doing things. Through touching a screen, they can have quick access to any kind of information, play games, or interact with people worldwide. However, these smart devices are responsible for a lack of creativity. Without demanding much effort to show results, these gadgets prevent the process of thinking, which diminishes the creative faculty. As a teacher, I see how much my students dislike writing tasks, for instance. These activities require students to imagine, create, and improve what has to be expressed. Conversely, searching for a story and copying it through a single touch seems more profitable to them.

Concentration is an ability developed in the early days of life. This capacity is responsible for allowing humans to think and be focused on the same subject and then process and criticize the information been acquired.  Though, if the person frequently has too many things to pay attention at the same time, it does not provide the needed effort to produce concentration. When I ask my students to sit down and read a passage on their books, for example, they feel boring and avoid it as much as possible. To write a letter or an essay, students have to read about a subject, then form an opinion, and analyze it, producing their ideas on the matter. In a lack of creativity, they are not able to accomplish it.

In conclusion, creativity is developed through a process of attempts, demanding time, and persistence. On the other hand, gadgets are fast mechanisms made to help people on time managing not exactly on stimulating creation. I believe youngers should be advised to not use these devices so frequently due to its power in reducing this essential human skill.

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