Pros And Cons Of Technology Dependence

Disadvantages Of Technology
People need to find a balance between the conveniences of technology and living their life to the fullest. Technology is slowly impeding on our social
lives and creeping into our relationships and daily activities. People have become overly dependent on their technological devices. The constant use of
devices hinders the ability to communicate effectively with those around us and to participate fully in life experiences. Prior to the development of
cellphones, and other handheld devices, people made eye contact when communicating with others, held conversations more effectively, and would
make an effort to talk to strangers more often than they do now. In modern day society, more eye contact is occurring with our phones, while...show
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As a result, the business world would never be the same. Newer devices offer even more access to communication and information. Visit a
restaurant these days and you'll see people seated at the bar or tables, eating a meal by themselves, fork in one hand, phone in the other. It is
difficult to tell which they enjoy more, the meal or the phone. "Would you see the car that's swerving onto the sidewalk if you're on your phone?"
(Shiao) The answer is no. It is becoming more common for people to walk and be talking or looking at their phones, or even video chatting while
going from place to place. This can have disastrous results. It is the individual users of technology who have the control over their usage habits. Many
need to change their current habits. With the availability of a constant source of news and information, many people are suffering from an information
overload. Many people spend a great deal of time reading irrelevant information simply because it is available (Sagermay). They rely on their devices
for much of their communication. Such reliance on electronics means that people are constantly bombarded with news and work. They cannot escape
the office because the device goes everywhere with them. This does not allow for much down time to relax. Many are unable to function without their
smart phones or tablets. There is also a focus on recording or photographing events and posting the information. This
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Is technology a curse or blessing? Technology has a dramatic effect on the way we gather and use information. It has impacted daily lives and changed
the way people perceive and process information. Many articles have been written about the effects on humans of having so much information
immediately available to them. Clive Thompson, a Canadian freelance a journalist and technology writer, discusses the pros and cons of technology use
in his book "Smarter than you think: How Technology is Changing Our Mind for the Better." Another author Nicholas Carr, an American writer who
writes technology, business, culture in his article "Is Google making us stupid?" Also discusses how the use technology has changed the way people
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But with computers, come a lot of consequences; you have to be aware of all the impact of computerization. Thompson sees that we have too much
information with our phones, cameras, and hard drives. But these tools do make it much easier for us to connect and communicate. If we increase
our ability to create more with new technology, we will be prone to do "unpredictable things, "which aren't harmful because we go from having
things we expect to have more than we expected. Thompson basically says that we are coming to a time where we just say what we think without a
filter, and now we are more conscious of what people are thinking, which may cause political or social movements. The idea of computers, making us
dumber is invalid because it actually helps us "advance to new levels of human excellence." It makes us better and faster than without the machine. For
example, the teenagers are becoming grandmasters at a younger age.
For Carr's impassioned message is that the pervasive use of the internet is robbing the human race ability to concentrate and to contempt. In other
words it is preventing people to think deeply and fully understand what we read anymore. In his article he states "My mind isn't going–far as I can
tell–but it's changing. I'm not thinking the way I used to think. I can feel it most strongly when I'm reading". He blames Google for this because the
Internet

Pros And Disadvantages Of Technology
In today's modern world, technology has become somewhat of a blessing and a curse. Teenagers and young adults have become attached to their cell
phones and feel it is easier to communicate through a screen than through real, human interaction. Social media has allowed for cyberbullying to
become a serious issue, and has cause a serious lack of social skills in the youth of today. The 'snowflake generation,' as it is called, cannot speak for
themselves, and expects everything in life to be handed to them. On the other hand, however, these new means of communication have allowed friends
and family miles apart to stay connected better than ever before. College students can talk to their friends in the blink of an eye, and parents can check
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Of course, emergencies happen, and these communication systems need to be in place to inform parents of what is happening, and how their children
are being kept safe. However, they are overly utilized in the world today. I have found that my mother knows about events happening at my university
before I do, and then nags me about partaking in them. This is backwards–it is my job to discover fun events happening at college, and then tell her
about the experience I had while participating. The constant release of information causes more worry, more stress, and more uptightness among both
students and their parents. This never–ending (but unnecessary) panic among the youth of today leads to even more ridiculous events. I mean,
seriously, do we really need therapy dogs to come to the library every Tuesday to help relieve stress? These animals were meant to help those with
disabilities, not college students who cannot handle the amount of homework assigned by their professors. Maybe if these young adults were not so
focused on the news or their smartphones, they would actually be able to study efficiently. Throughout my essay, I seem to have given automated
notification systems a bad rap, however, I do believe they are necessary. For instance, when the university I attend discovered the water throughout the
campus was contaminated, these systems were useful and efficient in notifying students of status

Disadvantages And Disadvantage Of Technology
Nowadays, technology takes over the world as penetrate through human life. The biggest effects would be teenagers as they use technology more often.
The technology impacts the family environment, social relationships with people; health of people that do not have rational use of technology,
creativity, and focus.
The first reason will cause lack of communication with the people as electronic devices had replaced the existence of human relationship bond. It
caused teenagers to be isolated at home as they feel like on the phone, as to an example, they can hear each other through a group chat. So, there is no
need a gathering event be created. When technology had become advanced, there are machines created like treadmill and jogging bicycle. This allows
the teenagers to become lazy to go out and instead they exercise at home. On the other hand, it causes less interaction with people. Nowadays, most of
the parents are busy with their work and buying teenagers video games. This type of devices helps the teenagers to have the feeling that their parents
still care about them, but this actually pulls the distance away between them. Their parents actually neglect them, and this causes them to consume
more time on playing the game. The times spending with family are lesser than the time of playing games.
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It will bring them the sense of inferiority. For example, in the class. Everyone is using a smartphone, but some people are not. That kind of people
will feel like excluded from them as a party member. Other than that, the richer kid will show off their new phone to the class. This cause some of the
students willing to buy the newest phone also as the rich people insult the poor people. They tend to do anything if someone buys them the phone. This
cause human trafficking in the society as they want the phone and got cheated to sell their body for

ABSTRACT Advantages and Disadvantages of Modern Technology Based on the Perception of 2nd Year BSAMT Students in PATTS College of
Aeronautics Gabriel Anselmo Renz Bautista Adrian Borja Wilfredo Buhayo III Gino De Jesus Patrick Domingo Statement of the Problem This study
sought to identify the advantages and disadvantages of modern technology based on the perception of 2nd year BSAMT students. Specifically it
answers the following questions 1. What are the reasons of the students in using modern technology? 2. What are the effects of using modern
technology in the learning of students? 3. How can the students maximize the use of technology in learning? Research Design The design of this study
is a survey method which...show more content...
10. Respondents answered neither agree nor disagree in taking notes by using camera, it will be difficult to remember and understand the topic
discussed. Agree because they will just lean to their picture notes therefore not reading or even studying it. Disagree because with their notes they can
study them on their phones.11. Using laptops and projectors in class make learning more efficient is neither agree nor disagree. Agree because they
can use laptops to help them in their studying habits, disagree because they tend to use notebooks and just prefer to listen to their instructors.
Conclusions Based on the respondents answer and the researchers findings and interpretations. The researchers has derived conclusions that would
give clarity to what this thesis is seeking to answer. 1. The reasons why students use modern technology in learning because it helps them in their
studying habits and even doing their homework with ease. It also is a tool in the classroom through projectors which also helps the instructors deliver
their lessons clearly. Through the internet we can research information obtained from google understanding things more gaining more ideas. 2. The
effects of using modern technology in learning of the students have its good and bad sides. Good because the research time span for researching will
decrease and it can help in finding more information in a short

Modern Technology Advantages And Disadvantages
Modern technology is simply an advancement of old technology, the impact of technology in modern life is unmeasurable, we use technology in
different ways and some times the way we implement various technologies ends up harming our lives or the society we leave in. What we call modern
technology is technically not so new in most cases. For example, mobile phone technology has evolved with years, now days we use smart phones
which have been an advancement of an ordinary mobile phone.
Technology is applied to the roles each individual fulfills during life. We use technology on a daily basis to accomplish specific tasks or interests.
Modern Technology increases human capabilities and this technology has evolved with years. What used to work...show more content...
Transportation technology has evolved with years. In the past it used to be slow and expensive to move long distances. Now days, I can cover a
10 miles distance with in a few minutes or hours using electric trains or airplanes. Improved housing and lifestyle: This is another great way how
modern technology has simplified our lives. If you compare the type of housing we used to have in 1900 and the architecture of houses today, the
difference is very big. New architectural technology has improved the types of housed we build now days. People with money can afford town
floating housed and glass homes. Most of the items in our house are now automated, for example, doors use finger prints which guarantee security.
Remote webcams which you can use to monitor what goes on at your home. Improved Entertainment: Modern technology has played a big role in
changing the entertainment industry. Home entertainment has improved with the invention of video games and advance music and visual systems like
smart televisions which can connect live to internet so that a user can share what they're watching with friends. Easy access and storage of music,
services like iTunes allow users to purchase and download music on their ipods at a small cost, this is a win – win situation for both musicians and the
users. Because musicians can easily sell their music via iTunes and the user can also have a wide selection of which music to buy without having
troubles of going to a physical

Nowadays, Technology have broad speculations in our lives. Technology has advantage and disadvantages. There are many diverse age groups that
use technology daily. It has come to a fact that we rely on technology to get a breather from our hectic daily life. The very definite functional part of
technology has been seen visible in the lowest part of age group. Young children and teenagers in first world countries has been growing more attached
to technology the more advance it got. The controversy that includes the pros and con effect of technology on children's life has been in speculation
till this day and may be continues to the future. Everyone should take a stance that the over long use of technology has bad effects on their
development. Health issues that caused by too much screen time has been researched to affect large percentage of the vast tech users. There are
divided from external and internal pain of issues in both age group of young children and adolescents. The major common external health problem
escalating noted by a recent research article is Musculoskeletal neck pain and this problem is mostly caused by bending your back and staring at your
hand–held device for a long time.
"All the participants were asked to show how they used their smart phones or tablets, all participants showed strong bend when engaged in the activity.
Children and adolescent's participant spent 5 to 7 hours a day on their smartphones and handheld devices. This shows the pain sites, eye symptoms,
and psychological and social effects that were found in the children and adolescents are main health of over use in technology." (Fares, Jawad; Fares,
Mohamad; Fares, Youssef 22)
The other most climaxing effect, that is a main health issue now, is obesity. Smart phones and high–level technology has made life more easy and
accessible it's a bliss for humanity. Large part of tech users has suffered from lack of exercise and exposed to obesity. It is a proven fact that obesity is
a health issues that brings many other issues like hypertension, diabetes, and asthma. Some children spend more than five hours their heads shoved on
the screen on one position, this indicates that smart technology is one of the reasons that children don't

Technology has played a vital role in bringing us humans where we are today. Technology is really amazing. It has been with us from the very
beginning. Today, almost everything is operated by technology. All the computers, electronic gadgets, different games and so many other kinds of
things were innovated and invented through the use of high technology by the experts. Our ancestors used technology in the form of tools like axes
for agriculture. Every small invention is a form of technology. Whatever makes your life easy is a technology. All businesses are dependent on
technology on all levels from research and development, production and all the way to delivery. Small to large scale enterprises depend on computers
and internet to help them with their business needs ranging from, information management systems capable of handling all kind of information such as
Clint profile, employee profile, accounting and tracking, automation systems for use in large scale production of product, package sorting, assembly
lines, all the way to marketing and communication. It doesn't end there, all these product also need to be transported by sea, land, and air. Just to
transport your commodities by land already requires the use of multiple systems to allow for fast, efficient and safe transportation of commodities.
Without this technology the idea of globalization wouldn't have become a reality. Many people criticize technology for its negative impact. But how
can we blame technology for

The average amount of time people expend on their digital devices surpasses the amount of sleep they receive in a days' time. Within today's society
technology reigns over every aspect of life. However, one element has eluded this sovereignty all the while remaining prevalent in our world still exists.
This entity that has survived is simply called school. Although the current education system has remained constant for millennia, it is time for the past to
interchange into the future. The upbringing of the digital age has arrived and with it a new era will be born where education will be ever closer to the
grasps of the young, the intellectual, and the curious. Tech–based learning holds the potential of substantially transforming the way...show more
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People can also fulfill their learning requirements at any time of day or night giving them the flexibility to properly manage their time whether they
be a working adult or an occupied child. Likewise, it can also be appealing to incumbent workers who cannot afford to take time off from their jobs or
lives to advance their careers. Technology–based training can also increase the geographic reach of learning and bring access to those with
transportation barriers. TBL also benefits military families who move constantly around the world which allows them to remain unimpeded by this
interruptive feature of the military. Ultimately TBL fosters greater accessibility to learning by offering anytime and anywhere distribution.
The Digital Divide directly affects TBL implementation since a significant portion of the population still does not have access to computers or to the
Internet. Internet use is lowest for low–income people, those who are over 50 years old, the unemployed, and individuals who have never attended
college. It is also lower among African–Americans and Hispanics than those in most other racial or ethnic groups. Further, over the past four years,
computer use has been about 10 percent lower in rural areas than in urban and suburban areas. Internet access in the U.S. has begun to plateau and, very
recently, has started to decline slightly. This suggests that, for the foreseeable future, the digital divide

Disadvantages of Technology
Technology has been a boon to mankind and it is a blessing in disguise. It has made the life of humans simple and easy to live. The effects of
technology have largely been positive on human life. We have reached this modern era because of technology. The various technologies around us have
made this world modern. In this modern life technological innovations have become integral to our lives Technological innovations are the most
important aspect of human life and it is impossible to even think of our life without them. Technology is the greatest creation of humans and it has also
enabled humans to create whatever they desire. I think that technology is indispensable in our modern life and it is a great positive force in our lives.
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One such invention is cloning and if it is ever used on humans then it could be disastrous. With the help of technology we should not play with nature.
Certain things should remain as they are and humans should not tamper with them. Another deadly innovation that resulted from technology is nuclear
bombs and weapons which are again against mankind. Such inventions can destroy the very existence of man himself. What is the use of such
technology which would prove to be fatal for a human himself? That means ultimately the development in the technological front is not making us
modern instead we are creating and inventing technology which would erase the very existence of mankind.
Therefore, technology is beneficial to mankind till the time it is not misused. The negative aspects of technology can certainly not be overlooked but
it is on us to decide how to make the best possible use of technology.
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Technology has proved to be a boon for mankind. It is technology which has helped us develop in all fronts of life. Without technological
developments we would still be living in pre–historic age. It is the various technological innovations which have made this world progress so much
that nothing today seems to be impossible. Technology has made those things feasible which once we never even thought of. We certainly have to pay
a price for every comfort we get and nothing comes free of cost. The various environmental problems which have resulted from

Essay On Conveniences
Many companies wants us to believe that the newest technology gadgets and gizmos will make us happier, but will they? With the advent of modern
technology the world is provided with conveniences intended to make life easier. However, with careful scrutiny one can assess that these expedient
products and services actually pose new problems. This insight makes clear that conveniences aren't so beneficial after all. We can note this elucidation
in examining the disadvantages of fast–food, automatic teller machines (ATM), and dishwashers. The convenience of fast–food comes along with many
drawbacks in its wake. Firstly, fast–food has a detrimental effect on health. Being high in salt, fat, and calories, makes fast–food one of the greatest
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The absence of valuable family quality time directly results in weak or even dysfunctional family relationships. Clearly, fast–food is truly a negative
aspect of the conveniences of the current lifestyle. Another convenience of today that is laden with many disadvantages is the ATM machine. There
is a greater potential for fraud when using the ATM, as opposed to speaking to a human bank teller. Criminals devise "card skimmers", which read
card numbers in the machine and use the confidential information for theft. Crooks often set up hidden spy cameras with which to steal access codes
of unsuspecting customers as well. Even if one merely loses his card, someone can find it and use it unauthorized, and losses aren't always
compensated to the owner. In addition to the serious risk of identity theft, ATMs also cost more than carrying out transactions through a bank teller.
There are two fees a consumer is obligated to pay when making a withdrawal. One charge is from the ATM owner for utilizing the bank's machine,
and the other is demanded by the card issuer for using an ATM of a foreign bank. These payments cost from two to five dollars, yet quickly accumulate
to a large sum. Besides for monetary loss, even minor nuisances occur regularly when operating an ATM machine. It is not uncommon that the ATM
swallows customers' cards, and must be

The Disadvantages Of Modern Technology
Modern technology is simply an advancement of old technology, the impact of technology in modern life is unmeasurable, we use technology in
different ways and sometimes the way we implement various technologies ends up harming our lives or the society we leave in. What we call modern
technology is technically not so new in most cases. For example, mobile phone technology has evolved with years, nowadays we use smartphones
which have been an advancement of an ordinary mobile phone.
Technology is applied to the roles each individual fulfills during life. We use technology on a daily basis to accomplish specific tasks or interests.
Modern Technology increases human capabilities and this technology has evolved with years. What used to work before,...show more content...
Ultimately, however, innovation depends on the generation of creative, new ideas. Accordingly, the literature bearing on the nature of creativity is
reviewed to identify the conditions that influence innovation. Observations about the nature of creativity are used to draw conclusions about the kind
of human resource management strategies that might enhance creativity. It is argued that organizations should consider multiple interventions that
take into account the individual, the group, the organization, and the strategic environment when selecting interventions intended to enhance

Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology
Technology has changed modern society drastically, both positively and negatively. Technology has influenced every aspect of our life, making it
simpler but not necessarily better. Albert Einstein was concerned about the advancement of technology. "I fear the day that technology will surpass our
human interaction."1 Undoubtedly, what has changed the most are communication, the spread of information, and how business is practiced.
Consequently, practically everyone knows how to use a computer, connect to theInternet, or use a smartphone. This is demonstrated by the way the
Internet is used daily by millions of people to communicate, to sell, advertise, retrieve, and share information. Thanks to the Internet, information from
anywhere in...show more content...
In order to be prepared to work in today's world, students must be competent in technology. Also, online education and distance learning have changed
how we get a college degree. There is less interaction with the teacher, but you may be interacting with other students from anywhere in the world or
listening to a lecture through video conferencing.
Technology revolutionized the way we interact with each other, by using social networking websites like Facebook and Twitter. From business
networking to online dating, all have become so fast and easy. Therefore, it has made it possible to connect with anyone at any time of the day or
night, through email, text or social media network.
There are constant new developments in the mobile industry. As a result, cell phones are much more than tools for making phone calls. For example,
we are using our mobile devices to surf the Internet, send emails or texts, play games, take pictures or videos, do on–line banking, comment on social
media, listen to music, watch videos, download apps and much more. As they are getting smaller, they are becoming smarter. The mobile industry is
not just cell phones, it also includes the iPod, IPad or any other device we take with us. This has lead to a huge competition between the mobile
companies to have the latest technology. As can be seen by the way Apple is constantly updating the iPhone, and new Apps are being developed and
the hardware is getting faster.
Technology

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Technology
Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology Technology has changed every aspect of our lives, whether it was for the better or for the worse. It has
a positive impact on our lives because it allows us to connect more with people that are farther away, and it grants us access to information about
anything. Unfortunately, it has changed our lives for the worse, too, it makes us over dependent on technology, and it leads to a decline in face to face
conversations. Technology that is constantly in our face changes the way we think and carry out our everyday lives. For example, when you are
standing in a room full of people instead of conversing with others you would take out your phone and engage yourself in this world that you have
created. Integrated computers can benefit our daily lives, because it allows us to resurface old information that was part of the old conversation
allowing a more personal conversation. The downside of this is that it could also resurface old fights that you might have had. All of these
positives or negatives can be seen in Black Mirror, Her, Our Computers Ourselves, and Crispr Radiolab. The positive impact that technology plays
on our lives is that it allows us to connect with people that are far away from us, whether it be via email, phone calls, or any form of social media.
This is a good thing because generations before us who didn't have the telephone or any other form of communication to talk to relatives far away
would live their entire

Technology Advantages And Disadvantages Essay
Technology has been evolving and changing for decades. Today's technology has a vast amount of benefits. Or does it? While technology can make
life easier and more enjoyable, it comes with many disadvantages. Technology causes people to think differently than in the past, be lazy, have less
self–control and not be as social. While technology can be useful, the disadvantages of technology outweigh the benefits and affects today's society
negatively.
"I get fidgety, lose the thread, begin looking for something else to do", states Nicholas Carr, the author of "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" (Carr)
Technology has made humans think and process information in a different way than in past years. When something is searched on the internet, a
great deal of sites pop up with information in a mere second. In his article, Carr states he, his friends and colleagues have trouble focusing on lengthy
readings as they read items today. This is due to the learned practice of rapidly skimming the pages found on the internet. People go from one page to
another looking for quick and easy information, instead of reading the full page or article. Even though people are still reading, it is not the deep,
lengthy reading of multiple complex pages. Instead of engaging and interpreting text, humans, thanks to technology, now search for information and
immediate answers. This weakens the capacity for deep reading ability (Carr). The internet provides loads of information with instant and easy access,

Benefit Of Modern Technology
Jacques Ellul once quoted, "Modern technology has become a total phenomenon for civilization, the defining force of a new social order in which an
efficiency is no longer an option but a necessity imposed on all human activity." How many lives have been saved since the technology for health
situations was invented? This question should give a general idea of how important and different lives would be without the use of technology.
Mechanization has changed and improved throughout these past years, which has impacted many of society's lives'. Modern technology is beneficial
to save many lives, improve education, but could be harmful to the planet and on the living in many ways.
One of the benefits of why technology is important is for the machines that save lives when there are accidents, or when someone has some type of
medical problem who has to be rushed immediately to a local hospital for immediate care. Local hospitals and clinics already have the electronic
devices set up for anyone in need. With this being said, there are high chances of when people need urgent medical attention, and could be cured right
away. The impact of mechanization for medical care involves a couple main areas which include: the jobs with health care, global economy, and
aspect of human life. On the other hand, several machines have very high electronic waves, which are too powerful for humans, that lead to deadly
situations. There was one case where a patient had went to a local hospital with

Disadvantages Of Technology Essay
THE DISUSION ON THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON OUR SOCIETY
Technology makes our lives easier as we can communicate with others anywhere in the world in the comfort of our homes. According to Merriam–
Webster (2017), technology is application of knowledge, the practical aimed to change human life or to change and manipulate thehuman
environment. It also includes the use of materials, tools, techniques and sources of power to make life and work easier or more pleasant and
productive. This essay is about the advantages and disadvantages of technology.
The origin of technology and the word technology. According to Robert Angus Buchanan the word technology is a combination of two Greek words
which are, techne which means "art, craft" and logos which means "word, speech". Technology has been there ever since the first person(s) walked the
earth. According to Aldo Fadhila (2017), "technology begin when humans invented stuff to make their...show more content...
According to Maria C. & Bat–Sheva Eylon (2011) technology helps all of us to understand our environment better. For example historically people
believed that the earth was flat and it was the sun that revolved around the earth, which not true and because of technology it was proven.
Technology and transport. Matt Green (2012) explains that, "travelling has always been a major need and concern for human beings". Furthermore,
people travel due to different agendas depending on them either for business or pleasure. There were no care in ancient time until man decided to
solve this problem by looking for ways. Comparing modern and ancient (old) cars, modern cars are more stylist, fast and safer due to the
improvements of technology over years. Other forms of transports were also invented such as aircrafts and

Cons Of Modern Technology
Introduction: – In the modern era, the thing that is being used the most is the technology. Technology makes work easy for human beings and
gradually they are replacing humans. It has pros and cons. With the help of latest technological machines work is being done much faster and the
problem is lack of jobs. Now a day's technology is being used and extensively being spread around the world. Modern and latest technological tools
can be used by people at whatever place and all the time around the world. Statista published the article "Number of Internet Users Worldwide
2005–2017" states that the given data on the cumulative users of the internet around the worldwide from 2005 to 2017 are 3.5 billion. The frequent
use of technology has a severe psychological effect among people especially students.
Figure 1. Number of Internet Users Worldwide 2005–2017 The latest tools of technology, which includes phones, internet and other social media apps.
In the modern era the primary means of communication are the internet and phones, these tools have become an essential part of people's lives and
generally rely on them, however they have effects on some people. In the prior few years, technology has improved in various ways. The Internet is an
immense favor to people with technology. In the article A, Birdwell. (January 8, 2007). Addicted to phones? That the Japanese studies reveals that the
students or children with latest technology stays at home or they only have friends with advanced technological tools, an Italian study shows that the
one third of the students or people own multiple cell phones and very addicted to them. The British study reveals that 36% of the college students do
not go out of their rooms and dorms without phones they are extremely reliant on them, and they cannot enjoy their precious time.
Figure 2. Addiction of Phone In the hunt and colander section "Technology and Society" showed how technology improved the industrial revolution
and makes work easier for people. However, it caused unemployment to skilled workers. In the article "Technological Unemployment" on Wikipedia

Today, it is easier than ever to access information. If one can read and has access to the Internet, he or she has virtually all of mankind's knowledge
at his or her fingertips, whereas only a generation ago, one would need to go to the library if he or she wanted to learn new information. It seems
that people today take this privilege for granted, not realizing that the ability to look up on a search engine the average height of a giraffe, for
example, would have been highly coveted only fifty years ago. People can get knowledge with less effort today, but perhaps the wide variety of
sources we have access to presents a new set of challenges. While knowledge was a coveted resource in the past, perhaps the ability to choose the
most credible source when given a wide range of options to choose from is more coveted today and in the future. Modern technology has vastly
impacted the way people participate in school, their community, and the world at large.
Modern technology is both a hindrance and a help on a student's education. In any given classroom, one can often find students stealthily texting their
friends or scrolling through Facebook on their cellphones. Students are fascinated by the shiny pieces of technology in their pockets, especially when
the teacher is talking about something with which they are not particularly fascinated. Although technology can detract from the learning experience, it
can also add to it. Speaking from experience, I am not sure how I would have written my eleventh grade research paper without the Internet. My
research paper had many sources, only two of which were physical books. The Internet gave me access to information that the library simply did not
have. While it has distracted many students (including myself) from school, it is also an essential resource for many students' schoolwork.
Similar to how it affects school, technology can both inhibit and assist participation in a community. Anyone who has ever attempted to hold a
conversation with someone on their cellphone has experienced how it inhibits participation. It seems that technology has become an escape from the
real world for many people. While modern technology can serve to distract people from those in their

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