Maslow’s Hierarchy consists of five levels within a triangle. The bottom level consists of our basic needs. Inside this is our safety needs which are security and safety. Also, we have Physiological needs with things like food, water, warmth, and rest. Next, we have our Psychological needs or our middle level. This level is made up of Belongingness and love needs, as well as esteem needs. Belongingness and love needs is made up of intimate relationships and friends. While esteem needs is made up of prestige and the feeling of accomplishment. At the top of our triangle we have self-actualization needs. In this section it is about achieving your fullest potential and creative activities.

From my experiences with technology I could relate to every one of these needs. With Physiological this would be the information I’m constantly bringing in and deciding whether to keep and store or get rid of in a particular way. Then taking a break from the internet would be resting in this case.

Next, safety needs more importantly digital security. I do things like keeping my information to a minimum when its ever put out, using passwords that are different on every site, and not putting any type of opinion on the internet that would bring attention toward me. Mitigating my vulnerabilities keep me from getting information of any type leaked out.

Moving on to Belongingness and love needs would be those who follow along with my life or journey and support the decisions that I make whether good or bad. In the digital world this could be things like a VPN, firewall, or antivirus. Whatever that is chosen these things support what happens and offer support when it is needed.

Now we have esteem needs. This could be like a software update of any type or app update. This gives better versions of what you are currently running and overall helps how things run. By keeping up with the health of all systems and continue the longevity of its life.

Lastly is self actualization which I have yet to reach in my own life. Though it is something you view yourself as someone that has accomplished what I have wanted to.