The Importance Of Technology

Today’s society is more affected by technology than it ever has been and it is changing every second of every day. Advancements in technology have been changing our culture and society for hundreds of years; from hunters and gatherers to information overload to a future of the most advanced technologies we could imagine. These fast advancements in technology quickly change our society. This statement was greatly expanded upon by three people: Gerhard Lenski, Leslie White, and Alvin Toffler

What are smart devices? “A smart device is an electronic device, generally connected to other devices or networks via different wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi, 3G, etc., that can operate, to some extent, interactively and autonomously”(Weiser). There has been a debate for years on whether or not technology impairs users from performing daily tasks and whether it is has become too much to handle. Technology is a very important and helpful aid to an individual’s every day life. Although some might see it as a distraction, the number of ways in which technology has advanced our capabilities, effectiveness and knowledge is enough to sink most opposing arguments. Technology has created a very different society completely changing the very concept of accessibility, making information available at almost any time and anyplace.

An average household today has at least five devices that have an internet connection, and around six percent of households have as much as fifteen devices. Nowadays, the use of technology in homes makes previously daunting tasks such as researching for a project, connecting with far- away family, and sharing information with friends more simple than in the technology- free past. How would the difficulty level of these tasks increase without the advancement of technology? For a research project, one would have to go to the library, and spend possibly hours looking for a sliver of information. The process of connecting with family would be long and tedious, requiring the purchase of a long distance calling card, which

Technology has been evolving and improving at an extraordinary rate so much so that it already started affecting not only the way we live but also the way we behave and think. This essay synthetizes the ideas explored in articles “Better than human: Why Robots will-and Must-Take Our Jobs” by Kevin Kelly, “Is google making Us Stupid?” by Nicholas Carr, and “Smarter than you Think: How Technology Is Changing Our Minds for the Better” by Clive Thompson. The authors brainstorm the past, current, and future repercussions that new technologies will cause in our society, economy, and own selves and whether we should welcome them or not.

Technology is a piece of machinery or equipment developed with multiple uses. It can be classified into many categories, such as smart phones, televisions ,and computers. We all use a piece of technology almost everyday. In the book, The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, it takes place in around the 1800s and the narrator has supposedly travelled through time to the future. This book shows how technology is too advanced for its time, and others don’t believe its capabilities. They can’t believe that the Time Machine is able to move into the future or back into the past. However, Level 7 by Mordecai Roshwald shows how developing nuclear weapons is detrimental. With the development of nuclear technology, humanity eventually ends itself by launching nuclear bombs. And in the book Feed by M.T. Anderson, it shows teenagers living a life with a “feed”. A feed is a small device implanted in people's brains and the book shows how easily it is to become addicted to something like the feed and how much someone may rely on it. Technology can be very beneficial to us or detrimental to us depending on how it is used, but ultimately technology is slowly taking over our world.

Growing up in this generation, I have not only been exposed to the traditional, chalkboard and pen, way of learning but the new modern technology based learning as well. Having experience on both sides of this spectrum has allowed me to decide which technique has proven to be the most beneficial to my peers and myself. Starting my first year of college has opened my eyes to the increasing role of technology in my education, providing the exigence of my argument. Although traditional ways of learning are important and effective, students should be exposed to enough new technical knowledge to be useful in their careers. In the new world we live in, computers and tablets have become more and more integrated into our work. The best way for students to be truly prepared for their careers is if they are taught using the tools that will help them in the future. Technology should continue to be present in a classroom setting because students will learn skills needed in a digital age, students can use the internet to further their research and studies, and lessons are enhanced through individualized learning plans and educational applications.

Over time the viewpoints regarding technology and the importance of it changes depending on the different situations of the time. The three texts Feed by M.T Anderson, The Time Machine by H.G Wells, and As We May Think by Vannevar Bush are influenced by the context of their respective times when they discuss technology. In the novel Feed, the use of a machine that gives access to the internet and retrieves information for the user which is implanted in a person, a feed, being used to illustrate a problem with technology causing complacency. The Time Machine follows a similar negative view of technology being a cause for the complacency of society because of the reliance on said technology. As We May Think is a more forward thinking article pushing for the continual advancement of technology that supports society through an idea referencing to the computer and the internet we have today.

Canadian lives has changed dramatically over the course of time, thanks to technology. Some people may ask themselves if this is for the better. Are the benefits worth the costs? Have we become too lazy? These questions travel throughout our heads and we try to weigh the value of technology. Which one out weights the other? In my opinion I believe technology is good. Technology has improved medical care by improving life expectancy, making health care more accessible. There is no more waiting for a walk-in clinic. Information is sent quickly through the web. Well research is now more efficient and accurate. Technology has made it easier to communicate, process and find information on a drop of a dime. People use social media such as Facebook and Twitter to communicate. As well as their cell phones to text call take picture well they are on the go or on a trip. Not only can cell phones keep you connected they can also keep you entertained with game apps or videos. Technology also helps with crime investigations. Now with forensic science technology helps with crime scene investigations trying to figure out what actual happened. You can trace shattered glass. Find out which DNA matches, or if these fingerprints are old or new. Take 3-D pictures so you can see all the important detail a regular picture would miss. Technology also has helped improve education. Students and teachers both use technology either to learn or teach. Teacher like to use simulations to help demonstrate

What does technology mean to you? I believe that technology is a tool that should be integrated into our society to cultivate the future, it has become such an integral part of our community today that living without it creates a feeling of loneliness. According to Mark McKinnon, “Technology and Social Media have brought power back to people,” taking away the emptiness. Nowadays, technology has exceeded expectations of people, such as a simple VR machine can take you to parts of the world without even visiting, this proves that future is bright. I am one of the many students who did not get an early exposure to technology, and I regret that every day. As elders say that a child can learn however many things he wants until seven years of age because his mind is an information collector. We have to give students an early exposure to a tool that has made our world more convenient than ever before. Many experts have stated that students using different technological tools in their education are much more independent and profound in their skills. The technical means have not only made students knowledgeable, but also create a network with new people, and stay healthy while at it. There will always be a debate over how far can we stretch technology that it does not harm the future generations of thinkers, students, but the truth is that technology has made students critical thinkers, confident communicators, and healthier.

Technology is continually growing and changing and there are many advancements seen today that could never have been dreamed of years ago. And while the goal and hope of technology is that it will be used to improve people’s lives and make the world more efficient, is the continual advancing of technology in the best interest of today’s society? The rapid advancement of technology intent on assisting society may consequently be producing the opposite effect and causing today’s generations to be unable to function without it.

Many years ago, it was unlikely to think that the world would move around the technology as it is nowadays. Its improvement is due to the necessity that folks have on their daily basis, and their willingness to keep track of the advancement in today’s and incoming day, which will improve even greatly the humanity when people refer to technology. That is why in the essay, “Better than Human: Why Robots Will-and Must-Take Our Jobs” by Kevin Kelly, he emphasizes that we must learn to live in harmony with robots’ technology so that we can increase our performance in future’s duties. Nicholas Carr’s essay, “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” explains how the technology affects our cognitive skill. “Smarter than You Think: How Technology Is Changing Our Minds for the Better” by Clive Thompson, states that working alongside technologies make us significantly better as we get benefits from them. Soon technologies are going to take over us, but at least, we as a society that usually performs our day-to-day using tools should know what to do and what benefits can we take from them.

Advancements in technology will affect many aspects of our lives in today’s society. Whether the effects are positive or negative, it can be sometimes difficult to imagine a world without some sort of modern day technology. The idea of technology as a part of our daily life, can affect how people use technology in the future. The reliance on technology, that a lot of people today have when using their mobile cellular phones and gaming technology such as computers and gaming consoles, can cause negative effects on the person themselves and the people around them, especially when interacting outside their homes.

​In the 21st century, technology has become more advanced and has a large impact among us humans. Is this advancing of technology makes human beings become more ignorant? As technology advances it becomes a part of people’s daily lives, and they don’t have to rely on their heads. People are relying on the internet rather than the hard copy books. Most people search up the quickest, simple answers, that’s why they don’t think critically. Technology is weakening people’s ability to think critically and engage in the process of learning, because technology is advancing, making everyone lives easier.

Technology has been the nucleus of human advancement since the beginning of time, yet the idea of technology has been perpetually morphing till current day. My generation is to considered as the technological age. The rise of computers, smartphones, GPS and so many other technological entities has been introduced in the last 50 years or so has made the life of the average human being a lot more efficient, to say the least. But how should we think about the place of technology in our lives?

Many people debate on whether technology affects our lives in a positive or negative way. People use technology everyday for their daily routines; they rely on technology for the simplest things. A majority of schools around the globe use technology to teach their students new information. However, technology started making students and the teachers lazier. The teachers and staff members at Bayless High School have been debating whether the school should participate in “Shut Down Your Screen” Week. This is a national movement where the school does not allow any sort of technology for a week. Bayless should participate in “Shut Down Your Screen” week because technology does not allow students to think freely, it is a distraction, and