Advancements in Technology

Advancements in Technology

 

At the extreme rate technology has advanced it seems like we can have access to just about anything in the world with the push of a button. The invention of wheels, light bulbs, telephones, transportation vehicles, refrigerators, radios, televisions, and computers are among the most important pieces of technology in the world. The initial purpose of these inventions was to make work easier to do, allow us to see in the dark with electricity, communicate quickly and efficiently, and travel quickly and easily.  Technology has made our lives easier and more convenient, and for that reason, our society has become extremely dependent on it. Over reliance on technology is not necessarily a bad thing, but there are some cons to complete dependence on technology.

There is no doubt that the new technology has improved our lives also. It has made things simpler for us in many ways. Communication has been made simple, as well as transportation. Computers have several capabilities, from creating software to contacting others, to surfing the web. The internet provides us with all the information we need, and allows us to communicate with anyone else on the web. Telephones and cellular phones make contacting family, friends, and co-workers a piece of cake. Nowadays smart phones can access the internet, download documents, and send or receive emails. Cars, busses, planes, and trains could take us anywhere in the world we want to go. The scientific and medical advances have also no doubt improved our lives. Modern medicine has saved countless lives, and further scientific research will save even more lives.

Before the invention of calculators, many did their math on paper or in their head. It is scary to see that now, if you ask some students a simple mathematics question, they would pull out their calculator and punch in the problem. In addition, some people have difficulty reading an analog clock because they have become so dependent on digital clocks. Their reliance on technology has affected their ability to apply their basic skills without any help. People have become less self-sufficient. Some conveniences that technology provides have contributed to the health problems in our world. Shortcuts or entertainment provided by technology has made us lazy and unhealthy. I had never realized my own over dependence on technology until a bad hurricane hit several years ago. There was no electricity in my house, and I could not go outside, or communicate with my friends. I was extremely bored at home, and had nothing to do. I believe if I was put in the same situation today, I would feel even more deprived because as time went by and technology advanced, I have become more and more dependent on technology. From using my cellular phone to driving my car, I am usually reliant on technology.