Introduction
Technology refers to the invention, modification, usage, and possession of knowledge of machines, tools, techniques and systems to solve a problem. It aims at improving a solution to a problem that existed before to make it easier or faster to achieve the intended goal. New inventions are coming up every day as representations for new technology. Technology has adverse effects to human life. They have brought in massive benefits as well as challenges to human living. The adversity of technology in human life has made people’s lives dependent to the new ways of conducting activities.
Functions of technology in human life
Technology is not an element to reckon with in the life of a human being. It has transformed how things have been conducted in the past with consistent improvements from time to time. Below is an analysis of some of the elements that dictate how people have become dependent of technology in their lives.
Social enhancement
Technology is a platform on which social representation for people has been enhanced. This has come as a result of massive inventories on social media. “People have learnt that sharing ideas and opinions with other people is a coherent strategy to maintain peaceful co-existence among people within the same locality as well as people in distant locations” (Marincek, 65). Social media supports personal updates, which are outstanding for personal expression and acceptance for social criticism.
There are social sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Tweeter, which have been developed to enhance social life among people. “Social media have been on the lead in enhancing human living since as people interact with each other over these sites, they exchange views and ideas, which may give a turnaround for the life of the individual” (Turney, 29). Companies use this platform to monitor their relationship with customers as well as their employees. This would aid in making improvements where they find a problem, which may be relayed easily through the social media.
Employment
Technology has become the bread winner to many individuals. This is because; any object invented requires human expertise to run. For example, invention of the computer introduced opportunities for people especially in the less developed countries where people do not know anything about computers. In such countries, computer training programs and schools have been developed to ensure people learn how to use computers.
For investors, they have continued to accumulate wealth as they have access to more products, which are in high demand. They access several new brands every day presenting them with an opportunity of making more money. In return, these investors employ people in society who may not have adequate resources to set up businesses of their own.
The founders of technological elements like Facebook, Microsoft Corporation, Apple Corporation among others have developed a system that is their lifetime employment. Some of these businesses are inheritable. Thus, accumulating wealth for other generations to come. Technology has turned common people in to instant billionaires. For example, Mark Zuckerberg was turned into a billionaire within a juncture of the invention of the Facebook Incorporation (Turney, 46).
Promotion of education
Education is a tremendously significant element in the life of a human being. It defines the understanding of human life in line with what one is expected to do in the society. There are several methods through which education has been imparted on people.
One of the main methods through which people have gained access to high quality education is through the improved technology. One of the elements that technology has introduced as tools to enhance education is the Internet. This refers to network that connects all worldwide computers through a given search engine. This means that one can easily access information from another country. Following this, one can easily compare the current form of learning in their country with what happens in other countries (Turney, 127). This will dictate for improved ways of learning as well as maintenance of high standard systems of learning.
Technology is also extremely useful in research and development. For example, in the laboratory, machines like microscopes are highly needed to make the work easy and to give reliable conclusion. “Students need to have access to these facilities while in school to equip them for responsibilities in the future that will dictate the use of these facilities” (Scherer, 84).
Higher education programs have been introduced over the internet to allow people access to cheap education. This means that the society will have a high number of experts who are ready to handle issues as they come up following possession of educational skills.
Health improvement
Manufacturing of drugs changes from time to time paving way for high quality medical care. Modern ways of research, which have been facilitated by inventions in the medical field, have ensured that people have access to high quality medicine. Technology ensures that all facilities used in the research are the best assuring the medical fraternity quality care for patients.
Through the invention of machines like X-ray machine, scanners among others, diagnosis have become extremely easy to conduct (Marincek, 75). This saves patients from wrongful treatment, which may bring other complications.
It has become remarkably easy to make follow up for patients through invention of systems that monitor the wellbeing of a patient. Feedbacks are easy to obtain from patients. There have also been inventions for telemedicine, where doctors can diagnose and treat patients over the phone (Scherer, 121).
Environment cleaning machines to eliminate harmful elements like carbon from the air have been invented to ensure that people live a healthy life.
Improved lifestyle
Technology brings in new things every day. This has resulted in to change of life style for people from time to time. In the less developed countries, there were a time when having a mobile phone was a sign of high class and wealth. Currently, this device has become a core among all citizens (Marincek, 67). They have realized that they cannot live without them.
Not long time ago that people used to travel on diesel and coal driven trains. Since the invention of electric trains, people have opted to use the system to travel from one area to another as it is more convenient in terms of saving time.
There have been inventions for private transport means like private jets, private boats and speedy high class vehicle. These elements had served a purpose by making people lead a better life in comparison to when they did not know of technology.
Enhancement of security
For a long time, insecurity has been a main issue among people in most countries. Terrorism has gained roots among many countries in the world. Robberies cases have been extremely common in the news. These have called for intensive measure to ensure that the problem is controlled, and people leads safe life.
For example, the invention of Closed-Circuit television (CCTV) cameras has been of massive benefits to the security system in the world. Governments have used it ensuring that they keep track of terrorism and robbery in towns (Marincek, 27) They have been of fundamental use to security departments in different countries.
Security departments in different countries have adopted sensor systems that inform them of any danger that country or certain region may be exposed to in terms of security. There are remarkable devices invented to monitor messages that people receive and send to each other via the Internet or messages on their mobile phones (Marincek, 30). This enhances national security in different countries.
People have also installed security devices in their homes to protect themselves from robbery among other ill activities that may haunt them. These devices are computerized and are controlled at a central point to ensure they are free from interference by parties who may be hoping to conduct an illegal activity (Turney, 62).
Vehicles are also being installed with tracking devices, which protect them for theft by alerting the owner if such an incidence occurred. It will also be extremely easy to track a lost car, which has been installed with a car tracking system.
Conclusion
Technology is an element that human beings cannot live without. It dictates how activities should be conducted on the face of the earth with massive benefits to reap for users. Both young and old have recognized that technology is a tool for development. It creates opportunities for people from time to time by imparting them with potential and necessary resources to make activities flow accordingly. It has brought improvements to social relationships, employment, education, healthcare, lifestyle, and security to countries as well as among individuals. These are among the core values that people need for proper living. Therefore, people’s lives depend on technology.
Work Cited
Marincek, Crt. Assistive technology-added value to the quality of life. Amsterdam: IOS Press, 2001. Print.
Scherer, Marcia J.. Assistive technologies and other supports for people with brain impairment. New York: Springer Pub., 2012. Print.
Turney, Jon. Technology: ethical debates about the application of science. Mankato, Minn.: Smart Apple Media, 2009. Print.
