IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON SOCIETY

A Variety of words has been used to describe technology and its meaningful purpose in our society. It's simply a scientific method of acquiring a specific purpose in our day today. I will touch base on the impacts it has on our society. As we all are aware that society comprises people brought together either by religion, politics, culture,  or other collective interests.

                                                NYC street (image derived from Thrillist article)

Technology has therefore bought about both positive and negative impacts and its been our mandate to learn to live by them depending on how and when they touch our lives. In the medical field, for example, technology has bought about ease and comfort by delivering accurate reports, reducing errors made by humans, and more importantly tracking patients' health data over time. Imagine walking into a health facility feeling frail and not in a position to remember so much,  yet the facility's administration will verify your mobile number, registration number, or name to retrieve your medical reports. are displayed therefore making it easy for the practitioner to quickly identify your problem and diagnose you accordingly. 

 The transport sector has not been excluded either as far as technology practices are concerned. The introduction of underground tunnels and electric cars shows how moving people, goods, and animals across the globe has been swift. Transportation has been  either by 

land, air, or water. 

                                                  underground tunnel in Mott McDonald

Communication on the other hand has not been an exception. There have been enough sources of information ready to provide knowledge. Computers have played a major role in improving literacy and social skills.  Mobile phones, landlines, and telegrams have demonstrated how statistics can travel around the globe in a shorter time. 

Nevertheless, some of these might bring permanent damage if abused. over-dependence and separation might lead to anxiety and depression. This should be a warning to look out for especially in youths. Among other disadvantages is spreading propaganda. 

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