Impact of Technology On Society

Technology and the human being are inseparable things; there is dependence on the technology. Technology has improved our stands of living since it has an impact on various sectors such as communication, education, business, etc. Apart from impacting the human being, it has also come up with changes in the environment and society at large. In as much as technology has helped us, poor application results in pollution of the environment and hence negative impact.

Positive impact

Transport sector

Transportation has been made easy by technology. Human beings can travel to different places and take their goods. The society and business have advanced due to the various transportation methods. Transportation involves the use of vehicles, trains, airplanes, people, roads, etc. More importantly is on how technology has improved road, air, water, and space transport. The most frequently used is the road in the transportation of people and goods. Others such as automobiles, buses or trucks have improved human life on their movement and good transit.

Communication

Currently, technology has had an enormous impact on the communication sectors. People more often use technology to communicate with each other, even though they may be far away from each other. Electronic gadgets such as radios, television, the internet have enabled us to exchange ideas easily and can develop the community. Radios and televisions are used as forums to keep people updated on what is happening in the country. Politicians also use technology to convince people to vote for them mostly during elections.

Agriculture

Farmers have benefitted from technological advancements in various ways. Machines and other tools make work more efficient. With the modern society, it is possible to make use of fewer farmers to grow vast quantities, with less time and input you can get huge quantities. Farmers also have the capability of acquisition of machines of which the government has helped through subsidies. In addition, technology has made possible the manufacture of genetic crops which may grow at a faster rate compared to other plants and are not likely to be destroyed by pests or diseases. Furthermore, farmers have made good use of sprinklers to water their crops, and this is as a result of technology.

Education

Students and teachers have benefitted from technology in one way or another. The introduction of whiteboards, projectors, iPads among others has improved learning in various schools and colleges. Many schools have introduced the usage of these technological advancements with the aim of improving or molding the student to be acceptable or fit to the outside world. Also, distance learning has opened doors to various students from different parts. Thanks to technology.

Negative impact

Resource reduction

With the digital society, there is demand for mobile phones. This has consequences since these mobile phones are manufactured using natural resources such as aluminum which is extracted from earth. The higher the demand, the more the extraction of the product hence reducing it. Also, engaging with farming practices may result in pollution as the farmers may pollute the environment through activities such as spraying and the use of fertilizers.

Addiction

It is very common nowadays to find people on their phones either in church, marketplace, lecture hall, etc. Sometimes people do not seem to concentrate on what is happening at that particular time. It is so rude when people are talking, and you are on phone checking whatever it is. The blame is on technology since if there were no advancements, then people would fully concentrate.