Technology and Society

However, with these new and improved forms of communication and information accessing comes unforeseen problems and glitches. The Internet provides phone numbers, addresses, and other information to anyone who is interested. However, as is the case with any change, society had to reevaluate the traditions that had for so long been in place, creating a sense of tension and unrest for those not ready for the change.

While technology has had many negative affects on the general public, it has also had many positive affects on society. Technology now provides advanced warnings about earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tornados, hurricanes, flooding, and even knowledge of impending severe thunderstorms. The obvious positive affect of such a change was the efficiency such inventions created in the lives of everyday citizens. Phones, e-mails, instant messenger, and the Internet are all a part of the technology today’s citizens take for granted. One such negative affect is the invasion of privacy that comes from having personal information online.

Technology has made huge advancements in the way that we communicate with others. Another downfall to the Internet is the lack of monitoring that occurs on many web pages, which causes pornography and terrorist ideals to be accessible. Some would say that technology such as the Internet has done more harm than good when it comes to its influence on society.

With all of these positive and negative affects, how does one respond to technology’s impact on society? Technology improves society in that we have easy access to news, faster ways to communicate, and more efficient ways of living. Overall it is not technology that has a negative affect on society, but rather the way that it is used that has the negative affect in society. These advancements can be wonderful if they are used for the right purposes.