Hadia Maryam

Technology and humankind

Ever since the evolution of the industry of technology by humankind, it has made the life of humans easier than ever and made it much more secure too. Recent advances in technology have both positive and negative on personal safety. Let's talk about some positive effects on personal safety. Take the example of smartphones we are currently using to send messages and make a call to someone Is just one button away, reducing the time, and reaching close ones or people in an emergency is just a call away. The use of smartphone technology has made it simpler to order food at your doorstep and the same goes for shopping. We must thank revolutionary technologies, because our lives have been completely transformed. Improvements in technology have transformed workplace safety and health. Workplace technologies like 3D visual to have the best knowledge of the surroundings they are working, in Flying drones are not only helpful for workers but also for sectors like agriculture and construction, drones allow the worker to see inaccessible areas which otherwise lead to danger to personal safety. Technology innovation not only helps us in the home or workplace but also on the road with the advancement in Google map navigation, which not only reduces the time to reach the destination of choice but also maintains personal hygiene through technological innovation. Technological safety is seen during the pandemic COVID-19, and because of this innovation, people all over the world are capable of doing their work from home and connecting with other parts of the world through these innovative technologies. Covid 19 protective kits are yet another innovation in disguise that helps to stop the transmission of disease. Technology is present in every aspect of life, from computerized home security systems to online banking. Virtual doctor appointments for people who are physically unable to visit have done marvels in the medical profession as well. Technology also has a great impact on student life too, by retaining more information and keeping them engaged in their studies. It also provides meaningful new exposure to students who are just one click away from them. Technology advancement also provides an apparatus that guides us with our dietary intake to maintain our good health. In human safety and health, technology also has certain detrimental effects. Many health difficulties and family problems result from the overuse of technology. As was previously stated, addiction to anything is bad. Additionally, using accessories reduces physical activity, which in turn contributes to illnesses including obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Long-term or short-term memory issues might result from excessive use of smartphones and laptops. Neck and back pain, nearsightedness, and trouble forming in-person interactions are all difficulties that are becoming more problematic in terms of mental health. Sleep problems with the use of cell phones, and computers because they have a blue light that emits and causes disturbances in circadian rhythms. Another negative effect is on children in which the brain is still in developing processing as compared to adults leader to issues like higher BMI, poor sleep orders, physical inactivity and obesity. Disturbances in social and emotional development and aggressive behaviors. Another negative effect of technology is pollution and increased energy consumption. The leading advancement in technology also causes isolation because of attachment to phone devices rather than in actual personal conversation, this causes feelings of being discounted from humanity. It also causes distraction, the continuous flow of information is difficult to hold and there is no escape from it. Advancement in technology also causes distraction in families, making them far apart from each other and humans losing the emotional sense between relationships.