Enslaved to technology

This past Friday, I sat down at a desk and used a typewriter. It was weird to do so because I grew up in the ae of technology; the age of internet, cell phones, and caller ID. After using the typewriter I quickly called my sister and asked her how the heck did she use a typewriter when she was in school. Looking back at that moment and remembering our discussion yesterday about technology being a basic need, I realized that I have fallen into a technological trap. We have become so dependent on technology, that we can't distinguish it from a need. We live in the age of instant gratification and convenience. I even caught myself today asking my co-worker "How did we ever survive without texting." I admit that I am a slave to technology, that I either need the internet or the TV to keep me entertained or I wouldn't know what to do with myself. I know that I am not the only one who feels this way, but is it OK that we are slaves to technology?  I mean whatever happen to using a map instead of a GPS, playing outside or inside instead of playing video games, or reading the news paper and listening to the radio instead of instantly getting the news on our Iphones. Admit it the reason why we are so dependent on technology is because we are spoiled with it. If we never grew up with it, we would be able to do with out it. I look at the Amish people who do not expose themselves to technology and everything works out just fine for them. They are able to function in everyday society while not being enslaved by a computer or cellphone.  I would love to know what it is like to be free of the balls and chains that binds me to technology, but I find it so hard. With that said, my question is, is it OK that we are slaves to technology?