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.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs is a theory that is supposed to define a person’s actions based on the level of need that they are on. The bottom level is Physiological needs which is a basic need, such as food, water, warmth, and rest. With technology you can acquire all those things really with a touch of a finger. For that you can use apps such as Door Dash, Uber Eats, and Grub Hub and get food ordered to you right where you are. Another basic need is safety and for me technology gives me that because I have ring cameras and alarms on my house. So that I can see who is at my door when I am home or away by just looking at my phone. Moving on to the psychological needs first is Belongingness and love needs. Social media is one of the main ways on fulfilling this need, there are so many apps out there that can bring likeminded people together. If I want to go out with a few friends, I can easily take my phone and send out a few messages and have the need for friends fulfilled. On the other hand, If I am looking for an intimate relationship I could either use a dating app such as Tinder or I can use a social media account like Instagram to reach out and try to start one. Moving on in the psychological needs is Esteem needs, which is, “Prestige and feeling of accomplishment” with this one for me personally its something as simple as taking a video or a picture of something that I have done and then posting it for people so see in a way it is also for a sense of validation from others and the attention that comes with doing so. Lastly, Self-Actualization being able to be creative and reach full potential, personally I like to cook and I was able to try out new ways of selling and making food that would be the most beneficial to me while also having fun. People can have a need for creation, mastery, as well as connection and technology is the best way to encourage and empower one to be able to reach that goal.