Technology and Introverts.

 


It has been observed in the past that technology has been booming and has been used by a lot of people around the world. It has had a huge impact on the lives of everyone, sometimes positive and sometimes negative. For introverts, there has certainly been a lot of impact on them as well. Introverts are now able to communicate and express themselves on such platforms as well as connect with different individuals who have the same opinions and tastes as them. Technology has also allowed them to communicate with others on their own terms as well as process all their thoughts in a much more proper manner which can especially be useful for those individuals who are having social anxiety (Cakrani R., 2017). 

As mentioned earlier, introverts are also able to find some people who tend to share the same opinions and thoughts as them, and are able to form a bigger social circle and are able to have a lot of friends. This can also help them provide a sense of belonging and support which can help them overcome the feelings of isolation. Technology can also help provide greater access to more information related to the everyday things which are taking place around the world, which can be used for research, learning and personal development. Technology can also help introverts automate their tasks as well as have better tools which can then enhance collaboration with their peers as well. They can also find solace in gaming and enjoyment along with other forms of entertainment which can help provide for relaxation and enable them to destress from the stressful lives that they are experiencing in their lives. Technology also enables introverts to work independently without facing the hassles of going to the office everyday (Colliers insight team, 2015).  



Some negative sides to the greater access to technology are as follows :

1. Despite forming social circles on the internet, introverts might have problems talking with other people in real-life scenarios and are unable to make proper relationships in the real-world. For people working in remote locations, it might get monotonous for them to work constantly and they might face some levels of isolation. This can also make it difficult for them to distinguish the thin line between work-life and personal-life. While collecting information from the internet, it might get difficult for the introverts to catch up with all of them because they might feel overwhelmed by loads of information that they are facing.

2. Also, while gaming and entertainment can be fun for some introverts, it can turn out to be a curse for them because they might adopt sedentary behavior without any kind of exercise and physical behavior and might find it difficult to balance between physical and social lives respectively. We must also recognize the fact that some individuals are becoming more introverted as well because they tend to spend more time on their mobile phones and social media accounts rather than interacting with people. So, proper use must be there for technology (Colliers insight team, 2015).  

Overall, technology can be a double-edged sword for people with introverted personalities. If used properly and wisely, it can be a useful tool, which can equip them with necessary skills to survive the harsh realities of the world, but if not used properly, it can turn out to be a curse for such individuals.


References

1. Cakrani R., (2017). Technology helps the introverts.
https://whitmanwire.com/opinion/2017/04/20/technology-he

2. Colliers insight team, (2015). How technology and social media empower the introvert.
https://knowledge-leader.colliers.com/editor/how-technology-and-social-media-empower-the-introvert/  




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