Gadgets Make People Happy -- Are You Happy?

[Lewis57]

They make me happy for about 3-4 weeks of owning them. Then i want a newer, slightly better, more flashier one >: D

 

[loomis86]

women are gadgets too

 

[jecastej]

I don't know exactly how they concluded their analysis, I suppose I need to read more, however I think this is a very positive sign, because if the study indicates that people who buy and use gadgets feel happier it may tell that in general they find a positive use for it and not just get addicted to it.

I feel happier to participate on todays technology bonanza when my budget allows me or when I force my budget to satisfy my need or curiosity. But as manny here mentioned you know that you suffer a bit when a new generation of devices appears or when a new toy arrives. Soon it becomes obvious you don't have enough money to buy all the gadgets you want and even if you had the money you cant just buy every interesting new technology out there because it requires some time and dedication. You choose from the options and commit to your new device. Some get addicted and some others hate it.

In the end we all need to learn how to deal with the use of new possibilities provided by some exiting new technologies. We need to use technology as a medium to solve a real personal or social need and not as the gold that limit us in our personal and social life.

 

[eddieroolz]

I have a thing for imported phones and it makes me happy!

 

[descendency]

[citation][nom]jivdis1x[/nom]I am more happy if that gadgets play porn[/citation]
Don't buy an iPhone then. Steve Jobs doesn't like porn.

 

[Guest]

gadgets are fun in bed.

 

[Kami3k]

Does a fleshlight count?

 

[gaevs]

Ok you will find my comment the most stupid yet, but i'll be more happier with a woman who loves me. I have enought gadgets in my life, i just want a person to share them, that's happiness, buying gadgets only makes you happy for a short time.

 

[igot1forya]

I need a gadget that makes more gadgets!

 

[Gin Fushicho]

There are things that would make me a lot happier than gadgets.

 

[Kelavarus]

[citation][nom]excalibur1814[/nom]We're bored.Instead of filling our lives with better things like taking new exams, bettering ourselves, we fill that time with gadgets and tinkering. We literally have nervous energy and 'must' do something.Relax, put the tech away for awhile and actually rest[/citation]

I... What? "New exams"? You're joking right? Exams induce stress, worry, anxiety, and generally aren't even a good test for knowledge anyway.

And you just said we have nervous energy but we're supposed to relax? Why not dissipate that nervous energy, as 'relaxing' if a person really has that sort of nervous energy, is only going to let it build up.

Yeah, basically... What?

 

[ksampanna]

I figured that long ago for myself, thanks.

 

[glubox]

gadgets costs money, people make money, so people make people happy.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

a few gadgets are okay providing they work as intended.

 

[Silmarunya]

[citation][nom]Kelavarus[/nom]I... What? "New exams"? You're joking right? Exams induce stress, worry, anxiety, and generally aren't even a good test for knowledge anyway.And you just said we have nervous energy but we're supposed to relax? Why not dissipate that nervous energy, as 'relaxing' if a person really has that sort of nervous energy, is only going to let it build up.Yeah, basically... What?[/citation]

Exams are great. I always see them as a preparation for holidays: you still have to spend a lot of time studying or attending school, but significantly less then throughout the year. Call me crazy, but in my case, it is that way.

 

[aaron686]

It definitely makes me happy, in all aspects of it (work, leisure etc) and makes life soo much easier, but very addicting at the same time. A careful balance must be kept because that happiness can quickly go away...

 

[Silmarunya]

Gadgets make me happy. Or rather, the excitement felt when getting a new one or tinkering with an older one. The gadget itself isn't fun, it's what you do with it.

 

[CoryInJapan]

Gadgets can bring temporary happiness but only Jesus brings me ever lasting happiness.Believer it or not...You will.Only hope its before it to late for you.Here come the thumbs down since nowuh days it not popular to love Jesus.I could care less though I know who my lord an savior is.If your a christian the world wont accept you as one of your own.If your a christian you are not of this world.

 

[rhino13]

OK IT stands for Information Technology. That's not a gadget. We really need to know how this paper defined IT to have any idea what they're talking about.

 

[Marco925]

I'm very happy with my gadgets, but i need more,

So does this mean the amish are not happy?