the plague of convenience

Are we monopolizing our time, or is our time monopolizing us? With the constant evolution of technology, we are figuring out more efficient and effective ways to live our lives, but are these newfound ideas and inventions better, or are they simply distracting us from what we really don't want to do? From get-rich-quick business endeavors to miracle diets, our country is being plagued by laziness and an overabundance of conveniences that seem to feed our lackadaisical attitudes. Don't get me wrong, I love my iPhone, and I often wonder where I'd be without these necessary comforts I've grown accustomed to, but I've been wondering recently where to draw the line. Technology has made our lives more manageable but also, inadvertently, it has crippled us. Will we continue to live this way, or will we face this plague of convenience head on before the frightening reality of WALL-E becomes our new normal?