Digital World Applied Study: Week-Long Analysis and Impact Assessment

This assignment presents an applied study analyzing the impact of digital technology on daily life, specifically focusing on a one-week period. The study documents the use of various digital tools such as smartwatches, 3D shows, social media, laptops, cell phones, microwaves, and online gaming. The analysis highlights both the benefits and negative impacts of digital technology, such as health tracking via smartwatches, entertainment through 3D shows and online gaming, and the convenience of social media and home appliances. However, the assignment also acknowledges the potential downsides, including the loss of face-to-face interactions, reduced physical activity, and potential over-reliance on technology. The assignment concludes by emphasizing the importance of balanced technology use and its influence on career development, referencing supporting literature on digital consumption and the extended self in a digital world.

Living In a Digital World

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Task 4 Applied study: Living in a digital world..............................................................................1
REFRENCES ..................................................................................................................................3

Task 4 Applied study: Living in a digital world
Easter leave of April first week
1 week leave Activity
1st Day First day of Easter holiday I start with morning
walk for this I wear smart watch.
2nd Day On 2nd day I went for 3D show.
3rd Day 3rd day was spend with my laptop whole day. I
was active on social media.
4th Day On this day, It was very hot outside. So I
thought to spend my time by sitting in AC at
home
5th Day 5th day I felt laziness, So I spend maximum
time of mine on cell phone with lying on bed.
6th Day On 6th day, I was in the mood of cooking food
for this I utilise microwave.
7th Day I called my friend to have some games with me
via technology.
In one week leave I use this much of digital technology which help me in many ways.
But this also give some negative impact also. First day of holiday was quite good because in this
I used smart watch which help in identifying my walking speed. As well through this various
health factors are identified me which assist In improving my health. Second day I watch 3D
show that was good because this gives real life effect. 3rd was full on social media day it is good
for being in touch with several peoples but because of this individual loose something that gives
negative impact in day to day life of person. Sitting alone in AC is not good because of this we
are not able to meet people particular person must be flexible in weather. They must have to be
adjust full in every kind of atmosphere. Using cell phone connect many people but this don't help
in meeting them physically. Last second leave day was utilised by me for cooking I used

microwave which is latest with WIFI feature in it. 7th day was gaming in which I meet with my
friend and we both play several games with via technology that was full of entertainment.
Digital technology in day to day life of particular person affecting a lot which is giving
benefits and also negative impacts (Couldry, 2012). Because meeting people on social media
instead of face to face is giving negative impact. Particular person is loosing their dressing sense,
way of talking, handling numerous people at particular time and several other. Every thing have
their merits and demerits same as digital technologies also have in daily life (Schneier,2011).
Thus, human beings don't have to be addict of digital technologies they must have to do their
work without this also (Llamas,and Belk,2013). With the help of the same there is better career
development also so utilisation of this should be in limit as per requirement. Each and every
country is full of technologies and their population is living in digital world (Belk, 2013).

REFRENCES
Books and Journals
Couldry, N., 2012. Media, society, world: Social theory and digital media practice. Polity.
Belk, R. W., 2013. Extended self in a digital world. Journal of Consumer Research, 40(3),
pp.477-500.
Schneier, B., 2011. Secrets and lies: digital security in a networked world. John Wiley & Sons.
Llamas, R. and Belk, R. W., 2013. Living in a digital world. The Routledge Companion to
Digital Consumption. New York, NY: Routledge.