4.2 How society benefits from technology Benefits of Technology in Communication: From hand-held computers to touch phones, technological advancements in the field of communication are endless. The means and the modes of communication are unlimited. Some of the benefits of technological advancements in the field of communication are: Speed: Time is no longer an issue in communication, a call, text message, emails are just a few buttons away. Clarity: With high megapixel images and video, and high quality audio systems clarity in communication has helped improved the quality of one’s conversation. Proximity: technological advancements have made the world a smaller place to live in, everyone can be connected with each other, just by the use of a smart phone.
Chapter 2 of the book was one of my favorite chapters because it brings up the question of whether increased technology has made our lives more or less efficient. Neither myself, the author, nor my classmates were able to form a clear answer to this question but nevertheless it is still something that is interesting to discuss. In some ways we agree that more technology allows us to get work done and be efficient. Having the internet constantly available makes it easier to research and complete assignments. The development of smartphones has also allow us to become more efficient at work and school because we are instantly connected to our professors, classmates, school, and bosses who often communicate through email and other methods.
When the assembly line was first accepted into society, it was greatly celebrated. It had brought forth the idea that one could produce more while working less. This mindset had seldom been used before the emergence of the assembly line, and the American public “burbled with excitement”. The benefits of being employed through the assembly line were quickly seen, and it greatly improved the quality of life for people. Ford, realizing that
The development of technology has become quicker and more efficient. People use technology more in their than ever before. In the book, Technopoly, Neil Postman shares his idea that Technopoly has and will take over society in the future. Not only is there Technopoly but also Tehnocracy. The advance technology has the ability to change lives, which can be bad for the ones who depend of it to much.
In an ever-increasing market for technology, people find ways that can aid in a more convenient lifestyle over other methods. Two major examples of technological convenience in people 's’ lives computers and smartphones. On one hand, Computers are very sophisticated machines that can interpret data and produce outputs, many times through the medium of entertainment. However, one could argue that a modern-day mobile phone can be just as complex and capable to that of a PC. Under different conditions, it becomes clear which shines brighter as the better alternative to the other.
The use of Internet also known as the World Wide Web can be traced back to the 1960 's. The Internet then was used by a small group of professionals like the scientists and did not have complex features as of today. Over the years, Internet has experienced a remarkable development in terms of the functions that it can be used to perform and it also has become easily available by almost everyone. Most people have found it easier to use the Internet as of carrying out business. Although the use of internet has improved people 's lives by making communication, business, research and access to other information cheaper, easier and faster, there has been some dangers that it has caused to the people.
Of all the great, new, discoveries made, technology is arguably one of the greatest. Technology is just about anywhere; things that are as small as your phone or as big as the International Space Station. Whether we think it is or not, technology is a big and important part of our lives. Technology has benefited the world around us as well; it has helped us be able to find and send others information faster, make greater scientific discoveries and most of all, it has made life a whole lot easier. We all have questions in our heads that we want answers to.
Over the last few years, technology has advanced and grown at an exponential rate as humanity has continued to find new ways to create and innovate through to the twenty-first century. The advent of several new technologies has improved the standard of living of people everywhere and has made what would have been daunting tasks twenty of thirty years ago simple, such as being able to search for information by browsing the internet as opposed to having to search for the information by reading physical material like books and magazines. Modern technology has also improved transportation, education, healthcare and even communication. While it is undeniable that our lives have been made much easier, modern technology has had an impact on more
One positive impact is that cellular data became a main goal in governments; due to its importance on increasing government's profit, it also brings the overseas investment to them. Another point, it assists employee’s work even easier than the way they used to. For instance, workers would get benefit from using improved ways to communicate with other companies through live meetings using cellular data, they also would be able to attend conferences with high speed videos via mobiles. On the other hand, some negative causes could be found as well. In distant areas there might be problems related to cellular data; where it could be slow.
Population mobility or the migration has been much easier than ever before with the help of modern technology which made people have access to the information even of remotest place in the world. It has been a major source of human survival. Migration