Technology
EN120.4.1 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I,
Assignment 2_02.
Technology is a broad concept that deals with a species' usage and knowledge of tools and crafts and how it affects a species' ability to control and adapt to its environment. In human society, it is a consequence of science and engineering, although several technological advances predate the two concepts. However, a strict definition is elusive; "technology" can refer to material objects of use to humanity, such as machines, hardware or utensils, but can also encompass broader themes, including systems, methods of organizations and techniques. The term can either be applied generally or to specific areas: examples include "construction technology", "medical technology", or "state-of-the-art technology". Nowadays, technology is a basic needs in a human life.
Currently we are faced with a period of time that heavily revolves around technology. Now we live in a society that is very over dependent and relies heavily on technology to complete its tasks. Since, technology has come into our lives we feel that now we could never live without it. This shows the high degree of expectations and faith in technology that is apparent everywhere around us. Technology was once considered a luxury, now it is a necessity. There are two methods of coping with technological change: accept it and implement it or oppose it and try to stop its progress. There are many positive reasons why our society accept and implement technology. Technology has advanced our societies health care with the discovery of new treatments to certain diseases (Daniels 2002). This improvements seen in Chemotherapy which acts as treatment for cancer. Not only is the medical world improving through technology the communication systems world wide are upgrading.
The Internet has totally revolutionized the modern world. With the invention of the Internet we are internationally connected to people all over the world. Important information can be sent around the world by a press of a button. Technology has progressed by leaps and bounds in the last few decades and the benefits of technology are there for all to see. One of the biggest arguments against technology is its sometimes ridiculously high cost which limits its usage and places it out of reach of many people. But it is an undeniable fact that technology has helped us make many tasks easier and it has also made the world a much smaller place. The latest developments in technology can be seen and felt in many industries, but there are some areas that have been benefited more than others. Costs of production have fallen, networking has become easier, employment levels have risen (in some cases), and we have certainly become more efficient at many complex tasks and processes.
Technology has affected society and its surroundings in a number of ways. In many societies, technology has helped develop more advanced economies (including today's global economy) and has allowed the rise of a leisure class. Many technological processes produce unwanted by-products, known as pollution and deplete natural resources to detriment of Earth's environment. Various implementations of technology influence the values of a society and new technology often raises new ethical questions. Examples include the rise of the notion of efficiency in terms of human productivity, a term originally applied only to machines and the challenge of traditional norms.
In my view, technology is a daily need and it plays a vital role in every person's life. Technology are there for everyone to see. Even though, there are certain repercussions and negative impact of technology as well, nobody can say that technology has not aided society on a whole. The world is a better place because of technology and thanks to it and thanks these advancements for a brighter future.
References
McClellan, James (2006). Science and Technology in World History. (Harold Dorn). Maryland: Johns Hopkins University Press.
Gray, Stuart (2011). Information Technology in a Global Society. North Charleston: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform.
