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Analyze the evolving role of technology in society
Technology is the greatest boon to mankind. One cannot think of a day without a mobile phone, a laptop, internet and the like. This has become so essential to human growth. There is no place on earth where technology is absent. Technology simply means “a tool to ease difficulty” this is true. Technology has come into place to ease difficulty in the daily affairs of people. It is an ever-growing process. Everyday there are new inventions and innovations. And there is no stop to it. As people grow they look for better advancements be it in the workplace, medical aspects, personal life and the like. Let’s not deny the fact though technology has also been a disadvantage, yet it is the primary tool for us to rest our head upon.
Technology has been evolving from the ancient times. There was some sort of inventions all over the time. People tried best to make things easier and easier. Let me start with few aspects where technology has been evolving effectively.
Medical field:
Technology has been a great boon in this aspect. Earlier, operating human anatomy was something very difficult and painful. But today, we have a lot of advancements that helps the process of operating in no time. Laser technology, MRI scans, Endoscopy, Face transplant are some of the major advancements in this field. Technology has made it easier to find out where exactly the problem is located in the body and also to cure that particular problem in no time.
Educational field:
The use of chalk, black boards, paper and pen, books has become minimal today. The use of tablets, laptops, smart boards, projector etc…has made it easier for teachers and children to learn, understand and apply the knowledge better than ever. Today, most of the schools don’t necessarily require a student to carry bunch of books while the notes can be maintained on a laptop.
Buisness/Organizations:
Technology has made it easier for many businesses to flourish. Today, conferences can be conducted anywhere in the world at any time through the use of Skype. New products are coming to the market every hour. Easy bank transfers over a mobile phone, long distance business connections etc…are easier today.
Transportation:
Earlier if one had to move from place to place, people had to walk long miles. Then the use of animals became prevalent. The use of chariots, was an advantage for people to think of more innovations. Today, transportation has gone to whole different level. We can fly from one country to another country in few hours/ days.
Communication:
There is a vast advancement in this area today. Earlier communication was impossible especially if the person was in a different place. But today, in just few seconds, we are able to communicate our opinions, feelings and the like. No more exchange of letters while you can exchange e-mails. Which happens in just few milliseconds. This is definitely a great boon to our society.
Political advancements:
Today, advancements are present all over the world. Every city has electricity, irrigation facilities, drainage systems, road facilites, bridges etc…many societies are metropolitan.
These are few of the main technological advancements. Today, everything is easier and effective through technologies. However, disadvantages are also present. It makes a man more lazy and ineffective to communicate emotions through technologies. But whatever the scenario is that we are progressing in our society.