Some considerations on the influence of technological advances on society

in Project HOPE3 years ago
Dear readers, nowadays technology has become a fundamental and indispensable tool for people because it facilitates free communication, provides information about health and also helps people in risky situations, among others.

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According to Quintanilla (1989), technology is the systematic application of scientific knowledge and other practical and organized knowledge. From the 1980s to the present day, it can be said that multiple advances have been developed with the creation of new applications with the purpose of providing people with tools that bring great benefits in everyday life.

It is necessary to mention that technology and the different advances it has had facilitates communication with family and friends who are in other places, have also created applications through devices that can somehow know how to identify the cardiac health of a person since, through the APPLE WATCH for example can identify the cardiac condition in which it is. Also another of its advances is that it helps people in situations of risk since, applications have been created to avoid scams or something that can harm the situation of a person.

Apple Watch

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On the other hand, despite the many benefits that technology offers, there are disadvantages that in some way could affect people, since the excessive use of electronic equipment such as cell phones, video games, computers, among others, can cause social isolation, i.e., not interacting with friends and family by creating a dependence on electronic equipment.

Therefore, dear reader, it is necessary to clarify that the management of new technological tools must be balanced, technology must become our best ally, not the opposite, since we often become slaves of the superficial. Thank you very much for staying with me until the end, we remain in communication.

Bibliographic references
  • Quintanilla, A. (1989). Technology a physiological approach. Madrid. Taurus.

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Good day friends.
This is a good information. Sincerely speaking, technology an human life-daily activities cannot be separated; society also has all-round, today, we use technology in business, traveling, education, and communication, an it has made life comfortable.
However, the poor use of technology has caused serious threat to human lives and society.
The biggest challenge before us is, to determine the type of future we need, and create the suitable technology which will simplify the way we do things.
Thanks.

Greetings friend @benie111 thank you for your valuable contribution and I keep this great reflection that you mentioned

"The biggest challenge we have before us is to determine the kind of future we need and create the right technology that will simplify the way we do things"
hopefully this great reflection can spread around the world, we need to be in balance with technological world and the environment, we will never enjoy the natural beauty if we are slaves of the artificial.

create the suitable technology which will simplify the way we do things.

I feel with the rate we are advancing, we might end the world with advancement we so seek. I feel this pandemic was an experimental that got out of hand, I'm not sure, but I feel that's what caused it. And if we don't take our time, something worst might happen because of our desire to advance.

Greetings @amestyj great are the advances we have made as a society in all aspects of our lives. In terms of technology we have managed to develop amazing advances that seem like science fiction and I bet on new discoveries in this area of knowledge. Thank you for your contribution

Hello my dear friend @madridbg, technology has advanced and continues to advance too fast, there is no sector that escapes technological progress, in what corresponds to the agricultural area there are some advances that have streamlined some agronomic management.

I think we are in tune, technology has marked a before and after in each and every one of the things we do not only at work but even in everyday life, however it is necessary to think about the balance, because we have crossed a very dangerous line where we do not really know if we use technology or it uses us? And by saying this I am already assuming in technology a characteristic that goes beyond simply a machine or instrument, we are talking about artificial intelligence that finds affection and detractors worldwide.

Hello friend, nice to greet you again, I agree with you when you mention that there comes a time when you don’t know if you are a slave to technology, artificial intelligence has made many advances in different sectors, but a balance between human and technology would be ideal.

it is necessary to think about the balance

I feel this is very important for scientist to know this, because we might create an AI that might want to take over the earth.

Greetings friend, no doubt that modern technology as a tool can be a great ally at work and to make life more comfortable, but certainly has many negative effects on the social behavior of people if they do not have a balanced use of them, especially young people should be educated in their moderate use to avoid creating a dependence on it.

Hello friend @emiliomoron, you are absolutely right, technology can make our lives easier in different aspects, but there must always be a balance in its use, everything in excess is bad.

certainly has many negative effects on the social behavior of people

Well said @emiliomoron, it definitely have so influence on both the young people, adults and aged people, because with the way and manner it is going, majority of youths are becoming slaves to social media.

Technology just like every other thing has it's good and bad sides, we should not completely embrace technology and forget it's shortcomings but instead we should discover the shortcomings and ensure that they do not have a negative effect on our lives.

Hello friend @ireti, it is correct what you mention, we should not let ourselves be completely embraced by technology, as we run the risk of being dominated through networks or other platforms that have become very common in our lives.

Greetings friend @amestyj, certainly technology is a tool that helps humanity in almost all its activities, facilitating their daily work and personal tasks, but at the same time if you do not know how to take advantage of their benefits can cause quite serious damage especially in adolescents.

Excellent information.

Greetings my dear friend @carlir, we all undoubtedly agree that technology is wonderful, but the good use by teenagers and children is where our attention should be directed and thus avoid any problems.

hello friend, @amestyj the truth the distancing of family and friends by technology, just at this time is the best thing that could happen to us, imagine a world without all the current networks and with social distancing by the pandemic.

Hello friend @rubenp, certainly technology through the internet and mobile devices and computers have allowed us to connect with our family and friends around the world, although we must make rational use of it especially in the youngest, So long brother thanks for your contribution.

No matter what, technology was, is and will ever be the best ally for mankind survival as species.

All technologies has their pros and cons, but if anyone looks at the past will find out that mankind always overcome their problems and finds a way to solve its difficulties

Hello friend, thank you for your comment technology has become fundamental in our lives, I also hope that all the disadvantages that exist can be solved in the future, especially with a lot of education through networks.

Well said. I think in as much as we are happy and desire the technology advancement, we must put some of the side effect into consideration also

Hello friend, we completely agree, technology is essential as long as a good use of it.

Hmm just like we have advantage of technology so also is the disadvantage but I always tell people the way you use it will determine maybe it is an advantage or disadvantage to you but they should try and reduce the disadvantage to the smallest value so that we can all enjoy technology.

Hi, educating ourselves in the use of technology would be fundamental so that we do not become artificial beings, I particularly love technology but I am aware that its excessive use can come to influence some aspects of our lives.

the way you use it will determine maybe it is an advantage or disadvantage

Well said @preshzy, social media, which is technological advancement has caused many people depression on a daily because they see people living their dream and get sad over it because they are no way close to living such a luxurious lifestyle. Whereas some people make use of social media to promote their business and make huge profits from it.

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