Choose to avoid technology

 I don’t think people who choose to avoid technology are at a disadvantage compared to people who use technology often. Of course, it is inconvenient for those who choose to avoid technology, because they miss the latest information and fail to keep up with the trends. People may laugh at them as they are out of date, but there are more advantages in avoiding technology. I will explain three of them to you.

 First, those who avoid technology can escape from a flood of information. Almost all technologies relate to information like radio, TV, the Internet and cellphones. When they avoid such technologies, they can be free from a confusion about what to choose.

 Second, those who avoid technology can easily concentrate. Those who use technology usually do multitasking. While they write their reports, they check e-mails, listen to music and respond to phone calls. Multitasking seems to be efficient at first but it prevents people from concentrating on their primary tasks. In my case, when I studied for my university entrance examinations, I avoided using my iPhone. I could quickly concentrate on my study because my outdated phone had only simple functions.

 Finally, those who avoid technology can keep going at their own pace. They can finish their tasks efficiently without distracting technologies and then they can enjoy their favorite time while listening to music, reading books and going to the theatre or cinema. I often remember the days when I didn’t have a smartphone. I could enjoy reading without any worrying about friends’ messages.

 In this modern society, we can’t avoid technology completely and we need a lot of self-control to avoid it. However, people who choose to avoid technology can lead better lives.