Before explaining the positive impacts, we need to know: What exactly is technology?
This topic can be interpreted in many ways: the study and transformation of techniques, tools and machines created by humans or the skills, methods, and processes used to achieve goals. Both of these definitions are correct but, most people use technology to produce goods or services. I’m going to talk about digital technology, or as people know it better, the “media.” When it comes to communication, entertainment, and, looking for information, technology is your best option. Apps or programs like Discord, Youtube, Whatsapp, Instagram, Snapchat, or online games, can be used for having fun and talking with other people. And the best of all is that you can find any information on Safari or Google. Besides, technological tools are basically for everyone. Every day a person learns something new about technology. For example, teachers use it to create PPTs, jamboards, peardecks, or any educational tool online that will foster students to give their maximum abilities in their works. Or even adults are relying on it for work at home, due to Covid-19 which has accelerated use of technology in areas like Zoom meetings or Microsoft teams, and for writing could be “Gmail, Word, Excel, Powerpoint” and some others. As you can see, we can find technology everywhere since it’s a well-known tool nowadays. For instance, in our homes, we have a computer and a cellphone as well as in businesses, industries, or even in hospitals. To summarize, technology is a significant implementation especially in these times because it allows us to social network and interact with friends and colleagues, it has social, professional, and educational benefits, even health benefits as medical appointments. We can communicate and learn more clearly. If you positively look at this, we can stay at home, chilling, without being afraid to catch corona-virus.
After hearing all of these facts, let me show you some expert opinions. According to “Pew Research Center” Louis Rosetto stated in an interview: “Digital technology is so broad today as to encompass almost everything. No product is made today, no person moves today, nothing is collected, analyzed or communicated without some ‘digital technology’ being an integral part of it.” Therefore, Larry Irving adds: “There is almost no area in which digital technology has not impacted me and my family’s life.” We can see that both think positively about technology. As is evident, all experts' points of view repeated that since technology is so beneficial, it has become an integral part of all of our lives.
Toffler, Alvin. “18 awesome technology quotes to inspire and motivate.” Technology quote, Criteria for success, 2017, (Toffler 5)
We can realize that there are two perspectives on technology and social media, whereas is a negative and a positive one. Key thinkers and theorists mentioned before, are the evidence that technology could impact our lives. But, take a moment and think: What would happen if technology didn't exist? Would your life still be the same? Well, let me tell you that we wouldn't be able to do the everyday stuff that we now consider as regular; since we all have adapted to the situation even though we are still in a pandemic. So that's why, technology can improve our quality of living if you use it cleverly.
Kirsten
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