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.

My phone, laptop, and basic internet access equate to my physiological needs because they’re necessary for getting work done and functioning in college. I need them to schedule, check emails and opportunities, set alarms, turn in work, and much more. Having cybersecurity protocols on all of my digital devices are safety needs because it’s the layer of protection for my devices other than myself.

For relationships and friends, I have social media apps like Twitter and Instagram and instant messaging like Discord to keep in touch with people that I know and form new bonds and relationships. Something that has always satisfied my esteem needs is getting all of the achievements in the video games that I play. The difficulty can range from easy to extremely tough, however, finally getting every single achievement or doing everything I can in a game has always given me a sense of accomplishment and completion.

A piece of technology that’s recently given me the feeling of self-fulfillment has been a MIDI keyboard for making music. Working with digital audio workshops and software has given me the chance to creatively express myself and do something that I enjoy.