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The impact of technology on people's lives

Technology and people's lives cannot be separated. Today's society is somewhat dependent on this factor

By Ionut IonPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
The impact of technology on people's lives
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Technology and people's lives cannot be separated. Today's society is somewhat dependent on this factor. People rely on technology to complete everyday activities and more. Moreover, society's needs related to this aspect are continuously increasing. People use the latest technologies to communicate, travel, learn new things, have fun and live a comfortable life. For many, however, this is a concern. As much as certain devices and applications make our lives easier, it is important that they are used sparingly.

Otherwise, both society and humanity could suffer in the long run. A first disadvantage would be large-scale pollution, decreasing interactions between people, and the inability to complete certain tasks. In order not to end up in these situations, it is good to establish from the very beginning the way in which the technology is to be used. A few centuries ago people lived a comfortable life even without technology but that doesn't mean that nowadays this is not possible.

Life without technology

As previously mentioned, a few decades ago people's lives were much simpler. First, they didn't really have access to that many technology products. Even if they had a few household appliances or even televisions and automobiles at hand, they were nowhere near as advanced as those found today. Many would consider this an advantage, but there are also some aspects of the lack of technology in people's lives. The difficulty of getting around, the impossibility of contacting the competent courts in emergency situations and the need to undertake certain jobs manually are just a few examples.

Nowadays technology plays an important role in people's lives. There are almost no sectors of life that are not digitized. Although some see it as a distraction from the daily routine, in fact technology is an asset to people's lives if used properly. The most important thing to keep in mind is to use technology sparingly.

Another important aspect is that nowadays people have more options when it comes to entertainment. They can play online games from the comfort of their own home. This was considered a distant dream a few years ago. However, thanks to technological development anyone has access to the latest devices.

Technology in medicine

The constant evolution of technology causes radical changes in most sectors of people's lives, and the medical field is no exception. Every day people from all over the world search for information about certain medical conditions on the Internet. In addition, studies or medical books can also be consulted online, and last but not least, doctors keep in touch with their clients through social networks.

But the facility to communicate with the doctor or to find out additional details about a certain condition are not the only advantages of introducing technology in this sector. State-of-the-art medical devices save thousands of lives while drugs created in special laboratories prevent the spread of germs and treat health problems in their early stages.

The introduction of technology in education

In the field of education, things have changed a lot. Learning is no longer the same as it was a few years ago. The courses are often taught through a screen, they are in video format. Also, courses can be easily transmitted online, and physical support is used less and less.

New information technologies have revolutionized the way people read books, the way they learn a foreign language or take courses in a certain field of interest. Now we no longer need to go to the library to borrow a book, we can order it directly at home. Apps also help us learn a foreign language while online courses are becoming more and more popular.

Technology and Industry

One sector that enjoyed the most from the introduction of the latest technological breakthroughs was that of manufacturing. The digitization of this sector has come with a number of advantages. The first thing meant the ability to reduce production time, regardless of the field. Food, appliances, and cosmetics are all produced in factories that have eliminated human error. Entrepreneurs reduced their long-term costs and were able to focus on other issues.

Even if technology is introduced into the work sector, this does not necessarily mean that staff will no longer be needed. Even within the highly performing technology, there is still the possibility of errors, which is why it is necessary to supervise the activity undertaken by the machines.

The benefits of using technology

Even though many people believe that technology has a less happy impact on life, the balance certainly tips in favor of the advantages. For example, through mobile technology people can communicate in real time in any corner of the world. The Internet facilitates learning and allows people to take courses in various fields from the comfort of their own homes. Technology also helps people to travel from one point to another within hours, which was impossible in the past. This is done either by means of transport or on foot, but in any case, mobile maps are a real help.

Social media is very useful for those who want to reconnect with someone from the past, make new friends, or simply keep in touch with people in their lives. There is no doubt that people use all resources to make their lives better.

In conclusion, the continuous development of technology and its introduction into sectors of life comes with a number of advantages. It is not excluded that its excessive use does not have the expected effects, but everyone has the right to decide how they use technology. As long as technological developments are meant to simplify the lives of the present and current generations, no one is against them.

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  • Jess3 years ago

    This story definitely poses an intriguing question, I personally maintain that we can go farther than ever imagined before with these technological advances, but simpler knowledge recorded online and physical labor replaced by automation will fall by the wayside. If these automated processes one day fail us, well...

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