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Technology : The Pros And Cons Of Technology

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As of now, since the peak of technology, the world has grown very reliant on devices. The impacts from technology can be both good and bad, depending on the situation. In general, Technology is useful and it is wonderful but, there are boundaries. Technology is used for many things from jobs and education to home. It is very clear why jobs use robots or technology because it can be cheaper than hiring workers and also be more productive and reliable. Some pros to technology are things such as medical machinery, educational mechanics, and navigation. As can be seen in hospitals or doctors offices, technology is used to provide better accuracy in results and operations. Robots in hospitals are more reliable than people. Most schools today are using or even based on technology. Even though this might not be the wisest decision, considering the internet can go out at anytime and files can be lost, this can prepare the children for work in the real world along with having skills in using certain programs. Also, navigation is a revolutionary impact in technology. People can stop using maps and avoid getting lost. Using machines to navigate, is so much easier and i'm sure that most are grateful for this. Two more pros to technology are home security systems and video conferencing. Home security is very useful especially if you live in a “bad” area. Most home securities have motion sensors and can notify you when someone is breaking in. This is also useful to watch over babies or animals when being babysat. On the topic of homes, with video conferencing, you don't have to leave to go to the doctor. When you are sick and go out to the doctor, you do not want to sit with other sick people or even risk the health of others. With video conferencing you can call a doctor and get a diagnosis. You can also use this for work to call patients or customers. With pros, you also have cons and some are jobs being taken by robots and how much the world depends on technology. Technology is taking over the business domain. Robots became so reliable that businesses and more are relying on robots and technology more than people. People are losing jobs because of this. This is a not good because if the technology ever gives out,

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