3.4 Technology addictive?

I think it's a little scary how technology can bring out the worst in people and how it can take over your life.  Things like computer games and video games are very addictive and many people become obsessed.  I know someone who goes to work, comes home, and plays video games all night until 2 a.m.  Even worse people seem to get possessed by these games and don't even realize how aggressive they are during the time they are playing.  

I also often see people that are completely obsessed with buying the latest thing on the market.  Sometimes it's ridiculous, why would someone need to buy every generation of an Ipod and also buy an Iphone, etc?  It's almost as if these new gadgets have become symbols of "coolness" in society today.  If you don't own a PC people would surely think you were crazy and "not with it."  So I think there is pressure to be up to date with all these new things coming out, but sometime it's just a waste of time, money, resources, etc.