In “A Reunion with Boredom,” Charles Simic (2014, p. 375)
says, “Being temporarily unable to use the technology we’ve grown dependent on
to inform ourselves about the rest of the world, communicate with others, and
pass the time, is a reminder of our alarming dependence on them.” In this
essay, Charles Simic is referring back to the aftermath of Hurricane Irene that
caused a power outage lasting three days. Simic remembers the boredom he felt
having no television, and how there was no lights or water due to the hurricane.
He also goes on to mention how reading books was the cure to escape boredom.
It’s really sad how overly dependent we have become with
social media in today’s world. For instance today, when we have a power outage,
people no longer panic. Instead, they run to their closest vehicle, and plug in
their charger for fear of missing out on a text message or rumors off of Facebook.
We could have the worst storm occur in our own city, and still have the best
media apps to keep us occupied. Whoa be to us if we were to ever lose our
social media outlets.
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