The document discusses how technology has changed various aspects of modern life including travel, communication, entertainment, education, meals, home comforts, appliances, computing, music, health, work, shopping, and lifestyle for the Amish. It also questions whether technology has made people happier.

1. How Technology has
Changed Our Lives
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2. Travel
• Bicycle
• Motorcycle
• Bus
• Train
• Automobile
• Airplane
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3. Communication
Telegraph
Telephone
Email
Mobile Phone
VOIP
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4. Entertainment
Radio
Television
Movies
Digital Media
Gaming Systems
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5. Education
Distance
Learning
Internet
Resources
Computers in
Classrooms
Television
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6. Meals
Fast Food
Packaged Dinners
Microwaveable Items
Increased Shelf Life
Greater Variety of Foods Available
Fresh Produce Year Round
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7. Home Comfort
Heating
Air Conditioning
Indoor Plumbing
Water Heater
Lighting
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8. Appliances
Washing
Machine
Clothes Dryer
Refrigerator
Freezer
Microwave
Small Kitchen
Appliances
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9. Computing
• Desktop
• Laptop
• Smartphone
• Tablet
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10. Music
Records
8 Track
Cassette
Compact Disc
MP3
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11. Health
Vaccines
Medications
Testing
Disease Management
Transplants
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12. Work
Increased Efficiencies
Increased Production
Reduced Cost
Created Safer Workplace
Greater Margins
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13. Shopping
Catalogs
QVC
Amazon
Ebay
Store Website
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14. Technology Has Not
Changed Everyone
Amish
 No Electricity in Home
 Many are Farmers or Craftsmen
 Use Horse and Buggy
 Simple Dress
 Avoid Technology
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15. Has Technology Made Us Any
Happier?
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