Question

When we study technology we should consider how technology is changing and how those changes affect the world around us. Considering how the world into which someone was born in 1955 was different in 2015 when that person would turn 65. What changes in the world occurred because of changes in computer technology during that time – both in everyday life and “behind the scenes” affecting everyday life. What common devices and social practices, such as using a payphone or having the newspaper delivered, have changed?

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Answer:-

Technology has always been a present force acting in the world. It started out as simple things like tools that were created by the most primitive humans and evolved into other tools that made life easier for the people who created them. In the mid 20th century, the technological advances began to boom. People realized that computers were the way of the future and would make life easier for anyone who used them. Scientists, engineers and computer enthusiasts began to look for new ways to make computers do tasks that would normally be done by humans. This technology eventually led to the introduction of the Internet and wireless communication. Cell phones, laptops and tablets are a result of constant technological evolution. They are the ultimate in communication and allow people to stay connected with friends and loved ones at all times; something that would be impossible without technology.

Of course with the change in era technology is changing at a faster pace, daily new developments, new inventions, more mechanisation etc. For someone born in 50's this era would be all like a new life.

Both in everyday life and “behind the scenes” affecting everyday life technology has an indispensable impact.

·         no need to wait for newspapers we have access to televisions and internet news

·         communication has become so easy no need to travel just in order to communicate

·         globalisation of business

·         no need to go out to buy little things, all available at the doorstep with a call away

·         Google maps make it easy to access new places

·         smartphones make you see your nears and dears through various software

·         one can carry money safely by loading in smartphone or cards etc