In the 21st century, technology has tremendously changed the world in various ways. As a matter of fact, scholars assert that technology came with both negative and positive impacts. Analytically, technology has made many impacts at the societal and individual levels. In fact, these impacts have completely changed the lifestyle and the living standards of people in the world; this is because every aspect of life is dominated by technology. Technology has influence business, religion, dress code, politics, economy, workplace, entertainment, communication, as well as transportation. Generally, technology has both positive and negative impacts, whereby its consequences have changed several aspects of life.
Conversably, in this era people cannot imagine undertaking their daily activities without technology. In fact, various technologies surround human life making people live a more simple and luxurious life. In an economic perspective, technology has become a tool of saving money. Therefore, organizations and individuals have become beneficiaries on technology, in that it helps in reduction of cost, as well as maximization of profit. This is achieved because technology has become the cheapest substitute for manual labor; hence, one machine is capable of doing work that was done by many people. The cost of paying the manual workforce in organizations and industries has been eliminated by technology (Grubler 195).
In addition, technology has made life very easy and more comfortable. For example, the cell phones and computers have ensured that people can communicate so easily, meaning technology has eliminated the difficulties that were caused by distance. In fact, robots have made life easy to the extent that it can make coffee quicker, easier, and efficiently. Moreover, we find robots cleaning floors, as well as vacuuming carpets. People at home just get what they need at the click of a button.
Technology is also the gateway to many technologies in the world. Technology has helped in the invention of cars, air conditioners, and televisions just to mention a few. The most valuable asset that is the product of technology is the computer. In the 21st century, the computer has become the pillar of technological advancement. The machines such as bikes and cars have helped people move from one region to another (Grubler 205). In addition, technology has ensured that people can travel on water and air, using ships and airplanes respectively. Internet and computers are provides information in a simplest manner. This has changed the entire communication systems. For example, meetings in the current world are done virtually, while managers and other stakeholders can video chat and hold conferences online.
Technology has also reduced the mistakes that people could do. In this case, technology is more accurate fact and efficient, whereby its results are more dependable. The only thing that machines require is a program with accurate information to direct them. Despite the fact that technological advances depends on human manufactured programs, its results are more accurate and perfect. Furthermore, technology is a tool of convenience, since it creates convenience especially for the youth. The entertainment and film industry are among the best beneficiaries of technology. Technology has created limitless entertainment possibilities. In addition, technology has created huge number of jobs in the film industry. Advanced technology has improved privacy concerns on issues related to digital information.
In the medical and healthcare field, technology has made the impossible possible. In fact, it has revolutionized and reshaped the entire medical profession. Technology has created a secure environment within the healthcare and medical practitioners. Technology allows patients and physicians to interact comfortable and secure environment to talk about medical sensitive issues. Moreover, technology has made medical practice flexible, in that patient, and doctors can communicate without travelling (Lawenhaupt 9). For example, internet and phone help physicians to follow-up, re-direct, and provide advice to patients. Life’s of many people has been saved because of advancement of technology. Technology has led to innovation and inventions of medical devices and machines. The society has also benefited from technology since it pervades approximately all aspect of life, namely banking, travel, shopping, education, and communication.
On the other hand, technology has also affected the world negatively. The society depends on technology on various occasions. This implies that when technological machines break or crashes, life become downright stagnant until the technical problem is solved. This impact puts individuals at a distinctive disadvantage because it reduces human independent and self-reliant. Technology has also created skilled jobs, turning the economy into a high paying economy. On the same note, technology has reduced the value of human workers. Machines operate automatically and can do work that is equivalent to work done by many people. In this perspective, technology has rendered many people jobless, which causes imbalance in the economy and unequal distribution of resources (Grubler 215).
In this era, the younger generations have developed a lot of health complications such as obesity. This is because technology has made the younger generation inactive and lazy. In developed nations, where technology is at advanced leave, studies show that the younger generations have fallen victims of obesity and other weight related complications (Lawenhaupt 10). With technology in place, families and other social organization has been exposed to dangers of miscommunication and less personal contact. This implies that an individual has remarkably little time to communicate or interact at a personal level. Machines and gadgets have become the link between one person to another.
Pollution is also one of the main cons of technology in the globe. Manufacturing plants and vehicles are threatening the world environment since it emits carbon dioxide and other harmful gases, which contribute substantially to global warming. In fact, the issue of pollution is making future sustainability difficult to be achieved. Apart from environmental problem, technology has led to behavioral problems. Children spend a lot of time watching television, playing video games, and the internet, which has influence their behaviors negatively. Research shows that there is a link between television watching and violent behaviors among children. Moreover, technology has exposed children to drug use, immoral sexual behavior, and alcohol abuse.
Technology has affected social life and influenced cultural norms. In the global arena, technology has become the selling blog of western cultures, which has led to tremendous erosion of native cultures. Moreover, technology has covered up good morals and introduced immoral behaviors in society. Technology has also imparted health negatively; the use of electronics such as computers and television causes cancer due to radioactive rays (Lawenhaupt 12). Technology has also led to congestion in the transport industry leading to stressful traffics.
In conclusion, technology is viewed as a curse and a blessing at the same time. Based on analysis, technology is the best thing that ever happened in the world. Comparably, pros of technology are more than cons, making technology a positive occurrence. Technology has its influence on various aspects of life. In fact, technology has become part of human life.
Work cited
Grubler, Arnulf. Technology and Global Change. Cambridge: Cambridge Press, 2003
Lawenhaupt, Manuel. Health management Technology. Evidence-Based Medicine. 26.6 (2005):
8-12. Print
