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IDisorder: Understanding Our Obsession With Technology And Overcoming Its Hold On Us (2012)

by Larry D. Rosen(Favorite Author)

3.19 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0230117570 (ISBN13: 9780230117570)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Palgrave Macmillan Trade

review 1: The only psychology course I've ever taken was the Teacher's College version of developmental psychology, and it was great, but I don't pretend to be comfortable with the subject. That said, this book seems somewhat pop-y in its approach, which is both helpful and at times frustrating. Again, I really don't understand psychology-- how can opposing behaviors can *both* be indicators of the same disorder.That said, there are some interesting statistics included, and some ideas about our relationship to technology that are striking. Rosen (and his two co-authors, whose names don't appear on the cover) seems to feel that multi-tasking is a real possibility for most people, and I would question that. While we often *attempt* to multi-task, we are rarely successful.In many w... moreays, our technological world is very scary, but I wonder if we haven't felt much the same way over the last two or three centuries (or millenia) whenever any new technology appears. There will always be excesses (people who read too many books, or steam engine boilers that explode), and we will find ways, hopefully, as a species to deal with this. Progress over the last two decades has been rapid, but I wonder how much longer that can continue before we reach a kind of equilibrium.
review 2: The book is a bit of a heavy read, and is best left for those who know they have a problem and want to take the steps needed to overcome it. It is loaded with research and tips, which can be overwhelming to many. I’d suggest that you ease into this book first and see where it takes you. Don’t expect it to cure all of the symptoms of iDisroder – “everything in moderation” is a good motto with which to approach this book.(And I’d further to suggest that you read the paper version of the book rather than the electronic version…for obvious reasons.)Overall, iDisorder is an important book to have available to the public. As we find ourselves further immersed in being connected in a world that is teaming with information that can come at an instant – and non-stop instances at that – knowing when you’re too connected is key. iDisorder can help you break that pattern and disconnect from your devices. less

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