People are using technology and multitasking between the digital and real worlds to satisfy this need. Many young people today are more than willing to take out their cell phones to text or look for a more interesting app to entertain themselves when there is a lull in the conversation. Collective attention span has decreased enormously, and Restak provides evidence to support this. An example is when young adults or teenagers play video games. During a game like a first-person shooter, those who aren't playing typically have their faces glued to their phones most of the time. Until a thrilling kill rings out on the television, then he'll lift his head and take a quick peek. Easy access to mobile technology increases constant dependence on technology because cell phones are simply always there. If you compare previous generations to this modern technological era, the current effects of technology are visible. Parents of this generation simply use technology in moderation and to supplement their lives and interactions, rather than relying on technology because in their time technology was not as inevitable or convenient as it is today. Too many parents today put a tablet in front of their children before and during dinner to distract them. This will cause addiction to technology at a very young age because these children don't know any better! The parents of this