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Are We Addicted To Technology? By Zoe Kleinman

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In Zoe Kleinman’s news article, “ Are We Addicted to Technology?” the author argues terribly, that people are addicted to technology. She tries to prove her argument with claims and quotes from sleep expert Dr. Ramlakhan. “ Surely tiredness is a by-product of a busy modern life-children, work, hobbies etc- rather than that relaxing time spent watching Netflix in bed?” To support her claim Ms. Kleinman quotes Dr. Ramlakhan, “They go to bed but can't sleep, or fall asleep exhausted and wake up tired. People start started telling me they couldn't switch their brains off.” No because I believe that that is not really scientific evidence or valid to support her claim. In her second claim she offers, “I suggest that perhaps they just want to

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