Genius Hour #2

Genius Hour #2
For my second Genius Hour I am doing How does Technology affect human bodies and our health?
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Why I want to learn about this?
I want to learn about How technology affects human bodies and our health because technology is huge all around the world and lots of people, mostly youth are excessively using technology. Weather its an Phone, Tablet, Computer or T.V its all the same and can have the same result. I don't know a lot about what can actually happen if your on your devices to much so that's why I chose this as my topic.

How might this benefit others?
- This can benefit others just by knowing what your technology might be doing to your health and body. Also So that others know when and how long you should be on technology to ensure safety.

A.
What I wonder about my topic?
- How can technology affect humans in the long term?
- How can technology affect humans in the short term?
- Why is it not good for your eyes to be on technology in the dark?
- What is the biggest threat to your body when using technology excessively?

I hope to learn what is so good about using technology and What isn't so good about it.

U.
My research:

Being hooked onto technology and devices can cause psychological issues for example Distractions, expectation of instant gratification and possibly depression. Other than affecting users, use of technology can have a negative repercussion on your physical health that can cause neck strains, vision problems and also hearing loss. Staring at your phone, tablet or other device all day could patently wreck your spine. Being on technology all day doesn't only strain your back but could also cause eye strain and headaches.

Anxiety is also another huge impact that technology gives you. Lots of humans learn a lot using there devices but is it really doing you good? What your learning online can also be taught out of a book . A book doesn't give off any blue light that you are staring at while reading it but your phone does.

Phones are the biggest and most popular type of technology on the planet right now and about 6 billion people own a cell phone. Just looking down at your phone, your neck is at an equivalent angle as a 8 year old child would be be sitting on your neck and is NOT good for body.

Saint Clare Of Assisi

She was known for her generosity and bravery, honesty and loyalty but most importantly being a peacemaker with a fearless heart. Saint Clare Of Assisi and was born on July 16 1194 and died August 11 1253. Saint Clare is from Italy, Assisi and was born to a very wealthy family. She was desired to give herself totally to God and leave behind all her wealth to live a humble and poor life. Saint Clare once heard the future Saint Francis preaching in the streets and felt like Francis would understand her wish to serve and be with God. Saint Clare and Francis both became very close friends over time. Then they both decided that when Palm Sunday came it would be Clare`s very important day while she was 18 years old. On Palm Sunday Clare attended mass dressed in beautiful clothes with the nobles, also the bishop attended this mass. Then at the altar Francis cut off Clare`s very long hair and Clare promised her life, love and spirit to Christ our God. Finally in the outskirts of town Clare started a group of nuns under Francis’s orders, it was called the Poor Clare`s. The poor Clare`s ate no meat and slept only on the ground. They lived a life of prayer, silence and fasting. She died after 27 years of illness but her community still exists today. Saint Clare was Canonized in 1255.

This Saint is inspirational because she dedicated her time to other people and always wanted the best for her community. She would think about others before herself and that is one of the reasons why she became a Saint. An example was she protected her home (Assisi) from invaders twice and instead of getting to safety she thought about everyone else’s safety first because she felt it was the right thing to do and to me that’s a true hero.

Saint Clare is also inspirational because she is an example of being brave, bold and a great leader. I think this because Clare wanted to serve and follow Christ and carry on the beliefs of the church to others. Saint Clare also really expressed her feeling and love towards God by praying several times each day in peace and quiet so that she could truly talk with God. Also I think Saint Clare shows bravery because as long as she knows God and Christ are with her she can do what is right without any doubts.

Saint clare is a very memorable person and can not be forgotten as a Saint. I feel we are a little alike because I do go to church and go to a catholic school where we talk a lot about our religion and I am always looking to help out others when in need and support my family and friends before myself. Also I am a little different than her because  I think Saint Clare of Assisi made some very wise and interesting choices before and after becoming a Saint but she was happy with what she was doing. Just remember you’re never making a bad choice when it comes to following and serving Christ. And just like Saint Clare said “We become what we love + Who we love shapes what we become”. This is personally one of my favourite quotes that Clare said because I feel that we all need to calm our lives down and just take a moment to realize what we are doing to create the life we are living and make sure it’s something you're happy with.