Technology and Human Values Topic Post

I had a lot of trouble picking out "a" topic for my research in this class.  I searched and searched and tossed around various ideas. I finally figured out "what" I want to research and write about, however, I still can not figure out how to condense this "idea", into a "topic". I would appreciate any input or suggestions from anyone after they read what I am considering.
I have never been a really BIG fan of technology, however, I have participated in enough of it to get by. For example, I have a laptop, and I surf the internet, post on Facebook, etc. I have a cell phone, and just recently, upgraded to a "smart phone".  I held out on all of this for quite some time, but eventually gave it.  My husband is much more into "techno" then I am, and was always encouraging me to take the plunge. Truth be told, I still prefer to reconcile my checkbook on paper, rather then a computer, and I still like to write letters ( I am truly worried about the inevitable future of the United States Postal Service). So what I am getting at is I want to research about the losses we endure as humans and a society, with the technological advancements of today. I can appreciate the advancements, but they always come at a cost, and just how high is that cost to us as social human beings? We are loosing so much interactions and personal contact, for the gain of instant gratification. The question is, is it worth the loss. I personally don't know where the line is for gain/loss, but I know its out there, and I am fearing we have begun to cross over to the other side.

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Technology itself does not signify any concrete object or thing; instead it collectively portrays human kind’s achievements as a whole. Any advancements, abilities, creations, undertakings, views, or knowledge of us as humans are in essence technology.

Read more: http://scienceray.com/technology/applied-science/the-effects-and-influences-of-technology-on-society-and-human-kind/#ixzz1mKrSs5Pj

I thought this was pretty interesting......

Technology, a word with Greek origins, is defined as, “the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area” by Merriam-Webster’s dictionary. Despite this definition, it is an abstract term lacking a concrete meaning. Technology is a word used to collectively describe or portray the advancements, abilities, creations, undertakings, views, and knowledge of a singular group of persons: we as human-kind

Read more: http://scienceray.com/technology/applied-science/the-effects-and-influences-of-technology-on-society-and-human-kind/#ixzz1mKpNCbf8