Part 1 – Story 10 Tech & Environment Activation

How often do you use the Internet?

every day / study / research / communication | Every day. I use it for studying, research, technical news and communication, so it has become an essential part of both my academic life and daily routine.

What kind of technology interests you most?

electrical / energy / renewable energy | I'm interested in everyday technology like phones and computers, but academically I'm much more drawn to electrical and energy technologies, especially renewable energy.

Do you try to keep up with new technology?

yes / AI / energy / engineering | Yes, quite often. I like keeping up with developments in AI, energy and engineering because it helps me connect what I study at university with what is happening in the industry.

Where do you usually get technical information from?

technical news / YouTube / reputable sources | I usually read technical news and watch educational YouTube channels. For important claims, I prefer reputable sources that explain the evidence rather than just giving a dramatic headline.

Are you interested in artificial intelligence?

yes / practical applications / efficiency | Yes, definitely. I'm especially interested in practical applications of AI because it can improve efficiency and help people solve problems more quickly.

Are you interested in robots?

to some extent / engineering / practical applications | Yes, to some extent. As an engineering student, I find robotics interesting because it combines hardware, control and intelligent systems, especially when it has practical applications.

Would you like to have a robot at home?

household chores / save time / not overdependent | I can see the appeal of having a robot handle repetitive household chores because it could save time. That said, I wouldn't want to become too dependent on machines.

Do you think robots will replace humans at work?

not completely / repetitive tasks / human judgment | I don't think they'll replace people completely. Robots are excellent for repetitive or dangerous tasks, but human judgment, creativity and communication are still difficult to replace.

Do you use social media much?

Facebook / moderation / communication | Not that much. I mainly use Facebook to keep in touch with relatives and old friends, and I try to use social media in moderation.

Which social-media platform do you use most?

Facebook / keep in touch / old friends | Probably Facebook. I mainly use it to keep in touch with relatives and old friends rather than spending hours scrolling through content.

Do you think you spend too much time using screens?

probably / study / unavoidable | Probably, although a large part of my screen time is unavoidable because I use my computer for research, engineering software and technical documents almost every day.

Do you ever get distracted by your phone?

sometimes / studying / lose focus | Yes, sometimes, especially when I'm studying. Notifications can make me lose focus, so I try to keep my phone away when I need to concentrate.

Do small energy-saving habits make a difference?

yes / repeated daily / switch off lights | I think they do, especially when the habits are repeated every day. Switching off unnecessary lights seems minor, but it reduces wasted electricity with almost no effort.

Do you try to save electricity at home?

yes / desk lamp / avoid waste | Yes. I try to avoid wasting electricity, and when I'm studying at night, I often use only my desk lamp instead of turning on every light in the room.

Are you interested in renewable energy?

yes / field of study / environmental benefits | Yes, very much. It's closely related to my field of study, and I find it interesting because it combines engineering innovation with real environmental benefits.

Do you think people should use less plastic?

definitely / single-use plastic / reusable products | Definitely. I think people should cut down on single-use plastic and use reusable products whenever possible because small changes can reduce waste over time.

Do you recycle?

when possible / sort waste / practical | Yes, when it's practical. I try to sort waste properly and recycle or reuse items when I can, although I wouldn't say I'm perfect at it.

What environmental problem concerns you most?

pollution / plastic waste / long-term impact | I'd probably say pollution, especially plastic waste and air pollution. They have a long-term impact on both the environment and people's quality of life.

Do you think technology can help the environment?

yes / renewable energy / efficiency | Yes, definitely. Technologies such as renewable energy and energy-efficient systems can reduce waste and make the way we produce and use energy much cleaner.