Is technology a blessing or a curse? Technological innovations play an important role in changing human lifestyle. They have brought favorable changes in terms of progress in medical, educational, economic and other various fields of society. But along with the beneficial changes brought about by technology also come disadvantageous changes, which often lead many people to reject technological progress due to its severity. Phone addiction, excessive Internet use, and negative media influences are three of the many unfavorable effects of technology on humanity. A significant role that technology has played in human life is that it has caused people to use the Internet often. Thanks to technological progress, the Internet has become a place where people can acquire any type of information they need. This makes people rely on the Internet whenever they need information and causes them to think narrowly about what the actual information is that they are looking for. The Internet has caused people to become narrow-minded and less superficial thinkers. Since the information is already available in front of them, they do not use their mental abilities to immerse themselves in the information and come to conclusions. Psychological effects such as depression, loneliness and anger can also be observed in individuals who use the Internet excessively. Carr (2010) wrote in his article that the people who were least focused on a certain task were those who were continuously distracted by emails and other messages. In other words, it can be said that when performing a task via the Internet, the extensive options available to users distract their attention. For example, if a person decides to read a book online instead of the traditional hard… paperback book… and ignores their priorities. While the media can provide its users with information and entertainment, it can also distance them from their responsibilities with the addiction that comes with its use. Technology, with its great advancements and developments, has brought many beneficial changes to humanity. But beyond that, technology has inflicted negative effects on its users, such as cell phone addiction, constant Internet use, and negative media influences. By constantly using cell phones, people have become addicted to them and are unable to function without them. Excessive use of the Internet has made people stupider and less superficial. Media has caused addiction among its users and has negatively affected their lifestyle. It is clearly seen that technology is a double-edged sword that should be handled wisely.