Technology Changing Society

Over the past decade, our world is ever changing, especially in the technology world. Technology, including the Internet, will continue to play an important role in everyone’s daily lives. Many people all over the world have been accustomed to using technology in their everyday lives. But, is a bad thing? Gadgets such as, cell phones, cars, computers, and much more have been created and advancing to make our lives more efficient and easier. Technology is not only vastly advancing, but it allows our world to connect in a way people never though was possible. Without technology, we wouldn’t be where we are now. We would be stuck in a world where we still had to write letters to our friends and family members, rather than just picking up a phone

Cells phones are a priority for many people all around the world because they are a way of allowing people to maintain continuous communication without interruption of their movement or distances. Most cell phones also have a capability to be used as office phones. They are used to check emails, set reminders, set up meetings and will do just about everything a computer can do. Social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any other, make it easy for you to be able to contact someone. Finding a long-lost friend or family member is simple, now days one can find anyone from all around by just searching up their name. With the technology we have now, we are able to virtually communicate with people all over the world for free and it is way easier than writing letters and waiting for them to be received. Although the heavy reliance on modern technology can be helpful when trying to communicate with people, some might say that it leads to anti-socialism and bad communication skills. People have come up with this idea that some might tend to say things over text or through the internet that they would never say face-to-face. Audacity like this can lead to problems such as cyber bullying. Luckily, 49 out 50 states in the U.S have a cyberbullying law in place that overlaps with discriminatory harassment which is covered under federal civil rights laws enforced by the U.S

Technology and healthcare go hand in hand, and the inventions that are created now can help people monitor almost everything that is going on in their body. There are many types of wearable technology that helps track a person’s health like, Apple watches, Fitbit’s, and Mi Bands. By wearing these devices 24 hours a day, the users can monitor their sleep, heart rate, calories burned, and distance traveled with the built-in sensors these gadgets have. After looking at the data at the end of the day, users are able to manage their physical conditions to improve their health level. Being able to have all this data stored in a little device that you can take with you anywhere, can be useful because you are now able to report data to their doctors and it help you keep a closer eye on your medical conditions. On the plus side, it will help you save a few hundred bucks without having to go to a doctor. According to an article called, “How Smartphone Technology is Changing Healthcare In Developing Countries” by Jonathan Mayes, he say’s “World-leading technology is available at the fraction of the cost, and all are making the most of the opportunity.” (Mayes) This is important because it shows how people all over the world, not just in the United States are taking advantage of the fact that these new devices created that are much cheaper are being created for only a fraction of the