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Winter 2015

Technology

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Technology plays a huge part in our society now and in foreseeable future. There is less and less space for people to live without technology. It is advancing at a rate that has helped humans in an enormous way. Let’s analyze the advantages and disadvantages of technology.

I believe that for every advantage that technology brings us, it also brings us a disadvantage at the same time.

It allows people to stay in touch, even over long distances and is relatively safe and reliable to use. There are devices that can communicate with another side of the planet and getting in touch with people is very easy.

The disadvantages of the technology are that people no longer meet in person as much, and interpersonal relationships are suffering worldwide because people are communicating through small hand-held devices. Nowadays people don’t have time to call and wish happy birthday; they just drop a message saying “Happy Birthday”. Our private life is now more public life and includes making new friends through social media and apps, even finding a partner too! In the end, if they have been misusing the device, they can end up with various serious problems, such as stress, anxiety and even suicide.

Technology has changed the way people watch television. Many cable companies are continuously creating new features allowing people to record and rewind live TV again and again and record their favourite shows to watch later on. With the latest developments in the features of mobile, people can now watch or stream shows or movies on mobile anywhere at any time. even kids can access those TV shows using tablets without their parents’ guidance. Parents never know what kids are watching.

From above, we can come to a conclusion that technology has made our lives faster and easier and more convenient. So, we should use these technologies for the betterment of ourselves, society, nation, and the whole world. We can also help others with the use of technology (if needed) for any purpose.