Are people becoming addicted to technology? 【1】 Technology has penetrated into every corn
er of modern society, ranging from manufacturing industry to family life. 【2】 To some exte
nt, people are becoming addicted to technology. 【3】 First of all, modern people seem to
live on technology products. We get connected with each other via Internet, shop online w
ith mobile phones, and enjoy self-service on machines in banks and restaurants.【4】 However
, many people tend to go to extremes. They rely so heavily on their cellphones that they f
eel unease once they are not having their cellphones around for more than five minutes. An
other typical example is that with the appearance of various social video Apps like TikTok
and Kuaishou, people can't resist the temptation of them. They are addicted to the virtua
l world and even forget to eat, work and communicate with family members or friends. 【5】 M
oreover, 【6】 numerous studies claim that addiction to technology is real and it has the sa
me effect on the brain as drug addiction. 【7】 Therefore, it is advisable for modern peo
ple to reasonably reduce their addiction to technology while enjoying the convenience brou
ght by it. Nothing should go overboard.