What is the Impact of Technology on Our Society

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How has technology affected society? How has it influenced life? Read on to know the impact of technology on society.

How has technology affected society? How has it influenced life? Read on to know the impact of technology on society.
When we speak about the impact of technology on society, we always talk about the positive effects of technology and on how technology has brought luxury to life but forget that luxury has also brought in laziness. We talk about the Internet as an information resource and a communication platform and conveniently ignore the fact that an over exposure to it leads to Internet addiction. We often discuss how technology has made life easy but easily forget that it has made man overly dependent on it. Have you thought of the impact of technology from this point of view? I am sure, most of you haven’t. Let us look at this aspect of technology.

What is the Impact of Technology on Our Society?
Think of the days when there were no computers and no modern means of transport. Human life was highly restricted due to the unavailability of technological applications. Daily life involved a lot of physical activity. The life of the common man of those times was not as luxurious as that of the modern times, but he was more active. Daily exercise was integrated in the routine physical activities. It was contrary to the lifestyle of today, which carries no time slot for rigorous exercise and carries laze and inactivity.

We think of technology as a boon to society. I am afraid; this is not completely true. The Internet has bred many unethical practices like hacking, spamming and phishing. Internet crime is on the rise. The Internet, being an open platform for expression, lacks regulation. There is no regulation on the content displayed over websites. Internet gambling facilities have brought casinos, a click away. Exposure to the Internet technology from an early age has resulted in children and youngsters addicted to it.

Think of the days when there were no online messengers, no emails and no cell phones. Indeed the cellular technology created the miracle of enabling communication over the wireless media. The communication facilities provided by the Internet worked wonders in speeding long-distance communication but also deprived mankind of the warmth of personal contact. Emails replaced handwritten letters and communication lost its personal touch. With the means of communication available a few clicks away, the tendency of taking pains to reach the loved ones has vanished.

Moreover, we have become excessively dependent on technology. Is so much of a dependency desirable? Is it right to rely on machines? Is it right to depend on computers rather than relying on human intellect? Computer technology and robotics have almost replaced human brains. With the developing technology, we have started harnessing artificial intelligence in many fields. Where is this digital divide going to take us? How will our ‘tomorrow’ be? ‘Machines replacing human beings’ does not portray a rosy picture. It can lead to severe issues like unemployment and crime. An excessive use of machines in every field can result in an under utilization of human brain. Due to under utilization of intelligence for a prolonged period of time, man may lose his intellectual abilities and may not even be able to think. Think…

One can cherish an accomplishment only if it is a result of pain and effort. But everything has become so easily available due the advancing technology that it has lost its value. There is a certain kind of enjoyment in achieving things after striving for them. With the developments in technology, we may be able to enjoy all the pricey luxuries but miss out on the little priceless joys of life.