Relationships With Technology
Have you ever questioned your relationship with technology? Or wondered what life would be like without technology? Well I know I have. Currently being in the 21st century I have practically grown up with the use of technology. If it was not for technology today a lot would not be the same. I use my phone and laptop daily, for school and personal use whether that is writing a paper or using social media. The technology products I use are being used at least 6/24 hours a day. Technology is continuously growing which causes us to constantly be engaged in it especially since it has become a huge part of people's daily routines. Our relationship with technology is rapidly growing and I am here to tell you about my personal relationship with technology and the pros and cons technology has on our lives.
The rapid increase in technology, I can say, has caused me to be more connected to technology than ever before. An example is, before getting an iPhone I would use a handheld calculator and now instead of carrying that around I can just pull up a calculator on my phone. Until high school, I did not use a laptop to write papers. It had to be handwritten and now all essays and most assignments and even tests are all done by using technology. With that being said here are some areas where the internet and computers have changed our lives: communication, finance, medicine and health, energy and power, oil and gas and manufacturing. For detailed information on each topic check out "See How Technology is Taking Over Our Lifes."
The pros of technology are that it is a way to save paper and creates a better environment. The use of technology in ways has helped people such as per say a hospital instead of having the patient's documents all on paper files it can now be stored on a computer which creates easier access. Technology has also helped people in ways that we communicate and go about everyday life. Communication has become much simpler with the variety of apps people use to interact with each other. On top of that, technology has helped businesses in ways they are able to advertise and sell their products.
Cons of technology are the way it causes mental health issues. It is not just the use of social media that causes some to have negative outcomes but it is the whole aspect of technology itself. Before the internet was created some words and actions that people deal with today may have never been thought of if it was not because of the use of technology. It can also be viewed as negative as it leads to less privacy and is not a cheap resource. Technology is a continuous avenue for needing to upgrade which becomes extremely expensive and is seen as a negative.
Technology is one of those things in life that is continuously growing. Its uses have grown from simple handheld devices to self-driving cars. As seen in the video there are self-driving semis that are in the works and will soon be made public. A positive to trucks being self-driving is that they will not have to stop to rest and can drive straight to the destination. On the other hand, having a self-driving semi could cause bigger mechanical issues that will cost more than a normal maintenance issue. With the improvement of technology, it will soon lead to the cause of job loss causing issues for people who are trying to support their families.
Overall relationships with technology are neither just a positive nor negative situation, it will always be both. I could go on and on about how technology has affected me and the world but for now, that is all.
