Review Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and explain how each level relates to your experiences with technology. Give specific examples of how your digital experiences relate to each level of need.

Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs suggests that as our lower-level needs are met, then we begin to focus on our higher needs. Starting from the bottom of the pyramid, the needs in order are physiological needs, safety needs, belongingness and love needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization. Each level of need can relate to physical and digital experiences. Physiological needs are the main focus on the health that our bodies need to survive. Safety needs are the security blanket that makes us feel secure and not be frightened. Belongingness and love needs are the psychological needs that help people connect with others, physically and digitally. Esteem needs are the feeling of accomplishment that can be obtained by learning and winning an achievement. Finally, self-actualization is the self-fulfillment needs that a person gets when they reach their full potential.

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