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18 October 2022,
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Gok, H, Kurt, I 2015, Impact of Technology on the Perceptions of Culture Shock, ResearchGate, vol.
2(2), pp. 21-28, viewed 18 October 2022,
<https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299746958_Impact_of_Technology_on_the_Perceptions_of_
Culture_Shock>
This paper critically attempts to seek how technology affects on culture, tradition, and social values. The
findings revealed the fact that found people who get used to using technology in daily life have increased,
raising questions as to the relationship between technology and human. In other words, they tried to
disentangle the questions of whether using technology contributes to increasing the impact on culture,
tradition, and social values. 'Impact of technology on the Perceptions of Culture Shock' by Ibrahim Kurt
views culture shock from the digital era perspective. Another article by Edeh Samuel Chukwuemeka,
entitled 'Impact of Technology on Culture, Tradition and Social Values,' perspective to access the impact
of technology on culture.
Firstly, 'Impact of technology on the Perceptions of Culture Shock' by Kurt, which was written in
academic writing, seeks to state the importance of culture. Furthermore, the writer has claimed his article
for a large number of individuals who may be experiencing culture shock. In addition, the physical
boundaries and borders are eliminated by technology, focusing on identifying the cultural terms and
culture shock. The writer also states that excessive usage of technology may have impacts on the culture
In contrast, Chukwuemeka's article was written tersely. It examines that technology must be compatible
with social and cultural norms. Chukwuemeka also warns human interaction cannot substitute for
technology, and human value may not be recognized when more technological innovations arise. It is also
stated that every aspect of our existence has changed due to technological improvements, and
leapfrogging may alter cultural legacy and mindsets. In addition, Chukwuemeka clarified that technology
unites individuals and transforms the world into a "global community." The author highlighted the
significance of technology in promoting interpersonal relationships and advancing professions such as
Impact of Technology on the Perceptions of Culture Shock is a highly pragmatic paper for international
students who desire to adjust to living abroad. The style of expressing the author's ideas in Impact of
Technology on the Perceptions of Culture Shock is one of the ideal ways for readers to gain information.
The handy keyword list in Kurt's article is convenient for readers to have a deeper insight into the main
ideas of the article. In addition, Kurt cited various sources from different cultures that make his article
informative and directional to the main ideas. Kurt's article also includes numerous common words that
help his article easier for readers to understand. His article's objectivity is one quality worth noticing. He
avoids overgeneralization and does not cite personal viewpoints to back up his assertions. One flaw
noticed is that his article contained too much redundant information so his article may confuse his
readers. Moreover, Kurt provided symptoms of people who experienced culture shock, but his article does
not offer any strategies to deal with it. Understanding would have been easier if there had been color
graphics. Kurt's article is not well-organized due to the advantages and disadvantages of technology
The author Chukuemeka's ' Impact of Technology on Culture, Tradition, and Social Values' concisely
covers the important points in a concise manner to make the essay easier to understand. Chukwuemeka
adores "Succinctism" in his article, which is brief but comprehensive. The author also explores the
consequences of earlier technologies, giving readers the context they need to fully understand the effects
of modern technology. Additionally, Chukuemeka's piece demonstrates that technology has a significant
impact on a range of aspects (culture, human activities, social values, and relationships). In his piece,
Chukuemeka presents additional information as well as a thoughtful discussion of culture and technology.
The absence of a reference list in Chukuemeka's article is one flaw that should be pointed out because it
prevents his argument from being backed by various expert perspectives. Additionally, he proposed a
plethora of concepts but only offers a few phrases to support them, and some of his ideas have not been
In summary, readers wish to gain an understanding of technology's impacts surrounding society becoming
more complicated, and human labor will be replaced with technology. Kurt's article is suitable for readers
who revel in reading scholarly articles. Besides, the superfluous information may lead to readers’
confusion. Chukuemeka's piece is a better option for a different group of readers who prefer reading an
online newspaper. On the other hand, in Chukuemeka's article, he tends to be biased in his opinions.