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.
The psychological level of Maslow’s needs related to technology is when you lose your phone. Your have a need to get it back an urge. or when you have a water pump that pumps your water to your house it is the bare minimum we have gotten used to and couldn’t function without.
The Safety level of Maslow’s needs related to technology is alarm systems and CPAP machines and phone systems to call the police. we use technology to protect ourselves and fill this need.
The love/belonging level of Maslow’s needs related to technology is social media. We use technology to reach past long distances and connect to people.
The esteem level of Maslow’s needs related to technology is again social media. We use social media to boost our ego, self esteem, and gain respect from others. We also judge technology as a social standard, like who has the newest phone or apple watch.
The self-actualization level of Maslow’s needs related to technology is when society uses technology to be creative, they create art with technology or create AI or coffee machines connected to the internet that tell you the news and ask you how you want your coffee. It’s not necessary it doesn’t necessarily help our survival but it pushes us to the beyond.