The Advancements of Technology Vs Its Adverse Effects

 

Technological developments have made the world a great and convenient place to live in. 

                                   

There is no denying of how they make lives better and easier, especially in the fields of science, business and education. 

In fact, some of the more recent inventions are now being categorized as lazy aids, and are considered major contributors of obesity and a generally unhealthy population. 

                                                               

                    Facts :

         

 * As much as 60 percent of schools in America, issue laptops or tablets to their students. 

* 41% of students are in favor of taking virtual classes. 

* 50% of students in middle and high school use the internet to complete work 3 times a week. 

* The students that study on computers, phones, or tablets, study for an average of 40 minutes more per week than those who do not.  

                         

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Technology advancements that don’t benefit mankind are no advancements at all. Today’s subject matter is the advantages and disadvantages of the latest gadgets that re ceaselessly being mass produced. 

What effect do these contraptions have on our youth ? Let us find out. 

Everything comes with pros and cons , and the gadgets like ipads , ipod and computers are certainly not without their merits . 

                                 

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For one , the owner of the device can look up information relating to quite literally anything and everything , at any point in time.  This is a huge help for students who are in need of various reference guides for research papers. 

We can also message our loved ones at any time, anywhere , through the use of mobiles , which is certainly miles more convenient than scouring the whole district in search of a phonebooth. What’s more , due to the limitless access to information , we can also catch up on the most current world affairs. 

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 With social media , big name celebrities can also communicate with their fans and share thoughts with them. If we wish to pass the time , we can look up videos produced for entertainment purposes, or even watch live recordings of famous comedians. 

I could write 5 separate articles on all the individual pros of technological gadgets , and how much they have furthered human life. But of course, nothing is without its flaws.

                  

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 For one, the wide access to information can lead to pure, impressionable youths stumbling onto some questionable websites , which cloud their childhood innocence and purity. 

The various social networking sites have also become a gathering ground for depraved , socially backward , dysfunctional individuals , who lure in unsuspecting youths through some words of empathy and kindness. 

Also, overexposure to these gadgets might lead to addiction , which leads to people neglecting their other obligations and responsibilities.

 In conclusion although as long as technological contraptions are conceived , there will be always be those willing to misuse them.

 However, that alone doesn’t negate all the other merits of the aforementioned devices. And the merits of these gadgets like mobiles , computers are most definitely wide spanning  and have ultimately benefited and been a boon to mankind.