The Black Hole of Technology - Vocabulary and Meaning

Using context clues, what does devouring mean in this sentence?

"Technology is devouring everyone living in modern times"

• taking in greedily

• learning

• absorbed

• an understanding of

Using context clues, what does absorbing mean in this sentence?

"No matter how much people may look at information, it does not mean they are absorbing it"

• taking in greedily

• learning

• fully taking in

• an understanding of

Using context clues, what does process mean in this sentence?

"No one stops to process information anymore"

• taking in greedily

• learning

• an understanding of

• absorbed

Using context clues, what does consumed mean in this sentence?

"I'm always consumed by my technology, and I never want to take a break."

• taking in greedily

• learning

• absorbed; occupies

• gain an understanding of

Using context clues, what does digesting mean in this sentence?

"I wasn't digesting useless information anymore"

• learning from

• thinking over

• gain an understanding of

• taking in greedily

How did Leena Khan interact with the world?

• Leena was always on her phone checking for updates

• Leena never used her phone while in public

• Leena only used her phone for work

• Leena never used her phone to talk to her friends

How many hours do you think you spend on your phone every day?

• 1-2 hours

• 3-4 hours

• 5-6 hours

• 7 or more hours

Personally, do you think you are addicted to technology (social media, phones, video games, youtube)?

• YES!

• A little bit

• Nope :)

What is something you have always wondered about technology?