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Positive And Negative Effects Of Technology On American Society

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Technological advancements in recent decades have drastically affected many aspects of American society; our government is no exception. With a rapidly growing population, it is imperative that we maximize the efficiency of government organizations, while also being mindful of financial burdens. Technology is allowing government organizations to make relevant information more readily available to American citizens, which can reduce the amount of one-on-one time each customer requires with a government employee. The use of the Internet, I believe, has made the most significant change to how we are able to deal with government organizations. Many tasks that used to require mailing letters or meeting someone in person can now be accomplished online. Despite the various positive impacts technology has had on government organizations, there are unfortunately some negative aspects that require attention as well; for example, security concerns. More money must be allocated for cyber security advancements as people learn how to take advantage of modern technology. We’ve seen in the recent Wiki Leaks hacks during the 2016 Presidential Election that hacking can dramatically affect situations within the United States. The Obama Administration formed the Internet Policy Task Force to investigate privacy concerns, copyright issues, cyber security, and virtual economy …show more content…

While some clerical positions may be modernized through the use of technology, in the long run it is all for cutting costs and raising efficiency of government organizations, something that many people hope to see in the future. Like we addressed in the first class participation and engagement assignment, the operation of government organizations is far from perfect. Something must be done to accommodate the growing population of America and technology is the

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