Technology in Everyday Use

After reading the first chapter, it is very evident that Tapscott believes technology is a good thing and an improvement to our culture. But, I started thinking, how much we really take technology for granted. If you're sitting at home you are doing a couple of things. You are watching TV, or on the internet, or maybe even playing a video game. However, when a bad storm rolls in and the power is cut out, you freak out and get all mad because you cant do those things. You get annoyed with the fact that you have to sit around at home and talk to your family or read a book. It just amazes me how so many people have become so used to using technology in our day and age that when it is taken away they go through withdrawals.