Technology Affecting Society
Technology has improved drastically throughout the years. Evolving from small things that barely affect daily life, to something that almost everyone uses daily. Technology allows things to be very efficient, however it could also negatively impact society.
Some Positive Effects Technology has
-Easier access to everything
Technology causes it so virtually everything is available for people to use. Researching is simpler and finding things on the internet is also more efficient.
-Entertainment is endless
Finding something to entertain you is much easier with technology. Technology is made almost just to entertain people.
-Communication applications
Technology allows people from Japan to easily talk to friends or family from across the world in the United States, or anywhere else in the world. It causes the world to seem smaller and distance isn't a great factor anymore.
Some Negative Effects Technology has
- Less social interactions
Due to technology, social interactions are not greatly required to live.
-Children becoming worse
The next generations in general can become worse due to technology. Because of all the freedom children can have on the internet, it could cause an issue, and has in the past. It could become worse.
-Anxiety from being separated from technology
Being away from technology can cause separation anxiety for some people.
There are many positive effects of technology, as well as negative effects. It will be interesting to view how technology advances even more. As well as viewing if the positive will outweigh the negative, or possibly the opposite will occur.
Internet Sources-
http://roogirl.com/25-negative-effects-of-technology/
http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/as-technology-gets-better-will-society-get-worse
http://www.edudemic.com/the-4-negative-side-effects-of-technology/
