GDB – Statement
Computing world is revolutionary changed due to enhancement in interactive computing, especially in context of human computer interaction. Now days we depend more on new technologies like smart home appliances, smart phones, tech in hospitals,in large businesses, Internet of Things, artificial Intelligence, augmented reality and so on. By considering this latest advancement in HCI, do you think these new technologies may affects (positively and negatively) the human’s life in the future?
Briefly define at least one new technology paradigm that may affect (positively and negatively) the future of interactive computing in our society.
Positive Effects Of Technology On Our Lives
There are so many
advantages with improved technology in our daily life. With the help of mobile
technology we are able to talk to our friends and relatives who are living far
from us. With the help of internet, we are able to learn new things and online
courses etc. With the help of aviation technology we are able to reach distant
places within hours which took years of time to reach in olden days. We are
using the all natural resources available for making our life better. With the
help of social networking we are able to find our childhood friends, relatives
etc. and important events in their life. With the help of information
technology we are able to share information to any part of the world with in
milliseconds. With progressive technology in the agriculture field, we are able
to meet food requirements of people all over the world.
Improved Education
In previous decades,
learning was restricted to books and paper. To learn, you had to visit a
library, or you had to read newspapers and magazines. And the easiest source of
information was television.
Today, we have the
internet. Information is available easily. And this doesn’t just apply to
general information. It also applies to educational sources, such as study
material, and texts of higher institutions.
This make technology
perfect for learning. In fact, it makes it perfect for self-education!
Easier Communication
Technology saves time and
money. Gone are the days of postal services and sending letters. Today, we can
call people on the other side of the planet, and affordably too!
Medicinal Evolutions
Technology saves lives. It has helped us improve
research (plus) the diagnosis and treatment of different
medicines. Through technology, medicine to treat terminal and dangerous
illnesses is now available, such as for heart disease and cancer!
Business Improvements
Business is now easier to
do. For starters, technology is universal and useable by all. And this means
more collaborations on an international level, which leads to more
cultural-sharing.
Business improvements also
apply on minor levels. They include more accurate record-keeping and management
of details.
This leads to faster
information processing, which means faster services, faster resolution of
bureaucratic issues, and less managerial effort.
Easier Transportation
Transportation is easy with
technology. It means faster and further travelling. This helps us cross large
distances, managing responsibilities across large territories previously
impossible to oversee!
Plus, transportation is
also cheap publicly. Organized public transport makes exploring business and
work opportunities much easier. In fact, they increase opportunities to the
majority of people!
Technology Cons
Technology isn’t exactly a
source of pure goodness.
It does have its drawbacks.
Even with its benefits, there are cons to watch out for, they specifically
include…
Negative Effects Of Technology On Our Lives
On the other hand, there
are instances which show the problems with improved and advanced technology or
the solution for one problem with the help of technology is giving rise to
another problem. Instead of taking care personally we are sending sms or giving
a call on important occasions which were attended personally in olden days.
With the use of same internet children are getting addicted to online games and
their physical activities and exercises are becoming considerably less. The same
social networks are creating rivalry between best friends and couples are
getting divorced. The same aviation technology is giving health problems for
their workers and creating serious environmental threats. With the heavy usage
of fertilizers soil is losing its natural fertility and several varieties of
plants became extinct.
Consider the case study of
automobiles regarding technology. Automobile technology was first developed to
make the journey of humans more convenient. Now we are facing serious environment
pollution issues due to vehicles which are releasing unwanted green house gases
into the environment. Now we are trying for more environment friendly
automobile technology which will have less impact on environment when compared
with the present technology.
Reduction in Social Skills
Excess technology can dull
the mind. Reason being, even though information is available at a click, most
people prefer graphic sources. That is, they read less, and they watch videos
and look at pictures more.
As a result, with reduced
reading skills, our linguistic capacities diminish. Expressing ourselves
becomes more difficult, and our emotional reactions dull.
Plus, technology can lead to reduced contact with
others (and eventually) social isolation. This isn’t good for
social adaptation, especially in an ever-more communicative world.
Privacy Issues
With technology comes reduced levels of privacy.
What this means is, hackers can easily access your personal information. They
can (if not secured) access your emails, find your address,
and even grab your electronic financial information.
Plus, infiltrating and
grabbing information on social media is now easier. Not to mention, stalking
can turn into an issue too, especially with an online social presence!
Health Issues
Physical health can
stagnate from the use of technology. For example, finger tendonitis can occur,
and as a result of straining thumb joints with excess typing.
Computers aside, technology
affects the environment. It affects the external environment, by raising
toxicity levels of the land and air. It leads to the spread of deadly
chemicals, and the emission of toxic by-products during manufacturing
processes.
As for consuming
technology, it leads to health issues too. Our backs and eyes are affected by
high-tech device use, leading to strain, migraines, headaches, and a plethora
of other problems.
But that’s all on the
physical health side of things. How about mental health?
Technology can develop a lack of ethics and
sensitivity in individuals. Access to violent scenery (from video games and TV) can lead to unhealthy
desensitization that harms others.
Energy Use
Technology is energy
intensive, and it requires many natural resources for continuation.
With technology, we waste
more non-renewable resources and at high rates of consumption. This all results
from plugged in devices, recharging, toy usage, everyday utilities – and much
more.
Final Verdict – Is Technology Good or Bad?
We say its benefits
outweigh its uses. But that doesn’t mean we should ignore its harms.
Technology is like a coin
which has both positive and negative sides. We are the deciders and we have to
choose how to use it. The usage of technology for over exploitation of
resources should be always avoided. If we use it for positive things, it will
have positive effect of our lives and vice versa. Nobody would oppose the
development of technologies in any sector but the developments should be in a
positive way and they should not have any negative impact on present or future
generations.
Technology should be
appreciated, but we need to use it cautiously. That way, we ensure
sustainability that doesn’t threaten our health, or that of future generation
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