Impact of wireless communications on human society Kelland Chew Jiaxing U1321665F L2 KCHEW002@E.NTU.EDU.SG Abstract Aim – To research the impact of wireless communications on society Objectives – To demonstrate the benefits of developing wireless communication technologies Background – Wireless communication technology has forever changed how we communicate and we are no longer tethered by a cable when we wish to communicate. Results – Wireless communication advancements are still crucial to the development of human society and how we communicate. Conclusion – While there may be an unlinked increase in cases of illness related to wireless technologies, the benefits heavily outweigh the cons. Introduction I have chosen to undertake this particular …show more content…
The scope of this report places heavy emphasis on the benefits of wireless technology and how human society has adapted and progressed alongside it. It does not include the technology such as multiplexing and encryption employed in wireless technologies. Methods employed in the report include heavy emphasis on current published papers and books and internet resources. Limitations in the study include no suitable unit of measure for the impact of wireless technology on human society. Background A review of Fundamentals of Wireless Communication by David Tse and Pramod Viswanath shows that wireless communication technologies are one of the most varied area in the communication field and it has not slowed down since its study in the 1960s. Demand with regards to wireless connectivity due to mobile phones have only served to push the technological demands further. Starting from the famous demonstration of wireless telegraphy by Marconi in 1897, radio waves began travelling across the Atlantic Ocean in 1901, and it has now matured into the high …show more content…
The military’s concern was prescient; wireless technology was used in the Boer War (1899- 1902) and the Russo-Japanese War (1904). Wireless technology was seen as so important to international relations that Germany hosted International Wireless Conferences in 1903 and 1906 and the Institute of International Law in Belgium crafted guidelines to control wartime wireless use.” While people were slow to find uses for the mobile phones, once accustomed to the technology, people found a need to continue using their cell phones due to the convenience provided by such devices, leading to less time being spent planning their schedules. However, “Some people report a need to engage in “digital fidgeting” by constantly checking messages and sports
This is similar to Modern society because in an article, ""It's vewed externally as parents just using screens as an electronic babysitter but I see it more the other way," he said. " (Owen, pg 1). The two quotes above relate withh each other, the reason being is they demonstrate how adults can view technology. War is an immense topic in
Who doesn’t check their phone constantly throughout the day? What if your phone was a small piece of metal in your head? In this story it is, a chip called the “feed” is inserted into everyone’s head. On the feed people can shop, texted, watch movies, get news, and best of all make personal choices for the users. In Feed by M.T. Anderson he suggests the role of technology affects the way people communicate with others cause by negative learning opportunities at school, reducing what choices people make, and distracts people.
In Nicholas Carr’s article, “How Smartphones Hijack Our Minds” (November 10, 2017) Carr discusses the implications of allowing our smartphones to have such a huge effect on our lives. Smartphones serve many purposes, and have created massive societal effects throughout the world despite being introduced roughly only two decades ago. One can converse with anyone in the world at any given moment, they can watch any television show they want, and they can receive alerts so they no longer have to put effort into remembering things themselves. However, with so much control over people’s own lives, one begins to wonder about the negative consequences of the smartphones themselves.
1- The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all type of EM radiation. It also describes the wavelength of light. EM radiation is the radiant energy that is released by a certain electromagnetic processes and a wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a wave. 2- The different between ionising and non-ionising radiation is that ionising radiation carries energy to ionize atoms and has more energy than non-ionising.
Schneier claims that cell phones do not make us safe, and we need to do something about this. Both authors believe similarly about modern technology that we need to do something, not let technology take over
Into the Electronic Millennium by Sven Birkerts, written in 1991, is an informative essay that goes into depth about how society is becoming dependent on electronics as a way of communication. New generations will encounter drastic changes as a result of the switch from printed words to electronic media. Birkerts’ intent is to inform his audience about the dangers that electronics will bring to future generations. He thinks that seeking information through printed words are becoming a rarity for younger people. He also claims that since people are dependent on electronics now, people do not have a mind of their own.
In the 1920’s an uncountable number of inventions were introduced into society that sprung the nation during its time. Society faced only a over all increase in every way possible. Many inventions were introduced during the 1920’s like the lie detector test, the radio station, and the invention of television. The radio in 1920 : The invention of the radio sparked the nation worldwide during the 1920’s in many ways.
Technology definitely is affecting how humans communicate and interact, but that does necessarily have to be a negative thing. For instance, the popular social media application Skype, has kept over 74 million people from around the globe connected with one another. Despite humans spending much more time with their devices, like in “The Pedestrian”, many are not using this time to mindlessly stare at the television. Skype is just one example that connects people who may be a long distance apart, but will still spend an average of 100 minutes a month (“Skype Company Statistics”) still keeping in touch with one another. While some do use their their screens to block out the people around them, a majority use their smart phones and computers to keep connected with their
Imagine living in a world without any internet. Imagine the amount of trouble a person would require to go through in order to find out the simplest things. The internet nowadays has become an essential part of almost every human being’s life. Cutting the internet off for just one day my actually leave the world in a state of commotion. Every type of technology may be used in either a way that benefit’s a person, or a way that may harm a person.
When I am at work I see coworkers, managers, janitors, and everyone around me on their smartphones. Now there is a rule that if we caught on the floor with our cell phones we get written up, or suspended from work because instead of working people were paying less attention to the customers and more to their social media. Every day people around us get into severe, and deadly accidents because of the internet. We have the internet on our phones and that access' us to social media. At stop signs, stop lights, freeways, and school zones I see at least one person who drives with one hand, and has their cell phone in the other.
Cell Phones and Their Negative Impact Every day 6.8 billion people use a cell phone. With almost 91% of the world population using these devices, one would assume they are safe. They are not. Some would disagree, contradicting with how cell phones can improve your everyday life with health apps, reminders, etc.
Smartphones have become an important device in people's everyday lives. However, the excessive use of smartphones can hurt society. There are a few benefits that smartphones contribute to society. For example, some people may say that smartphones are a great tool for communication with family and friends or that they provide instant access to information or help. Despite the few advantages, these devices have created a growing problem on society such as distraction and mental health issues.
Using too much of cell phones may cause serious damages like brain’s disease and cancer. According to many reports which have been published over the last few decades, mobile phones transmit and receive Radio frequency signals in order to communicate. This radiation is also referred to as microwave radiation or electromagnetic radiation. As a result it may cause disturbance in sleep, difficulty in concentration, weakness and headache. Additionally, talking too much on the phone may cause some hearing problems and brain infections.
With changes like these in lifestyle, where much of our communication, leisure and entertainment is online, and our smartphones being an essential part of everyday life, questions are arising concerning what technology may be doing to us and if technology is a threat to our health and wellbeing. Digital technology may give us many advantages in our everyday life, as well as benefiting our wellbeing. Online communication supporting existing relationships with friends and family can benefit our self-esteem and social connectedness. It can also make it easier to stay connected with friends and family while living abroad, which can
Through the improvement of technology, we became reachable in an instant through the internet by the use of our mobiles, gadgets, emails, computers, television systems and more. All of these factors together are being integrated in our daily lives and it has a powerful social impact. New innovative