What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Technology

However, in this modern world today, where life is more convenient due to the fast development of technology, it seems difficult to mention the disadvantages. Technology is being implemented in almost every section of life. People have become too dependent on technology that living without technological advances is almost impossible and difficult for them. They use technology to communicate, make food, banking, etc. The communication industry has witnessed a huge growth recently. Social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have opened up a whole new world to everyone from different places. Unfortunately nowadays people are mostly experiencing a busy life and they may not have enough time to meet each other in person so face-to-face

Unfortunately people are socialized all over the world by huge companies such as Apple to believe that technological advances are essentially positive tools that are made in purpose of helping humans to live easier than before. Like everything else, technology can have both positive and negative effects on human’s life. Furthermore, after we learn the positives and negatives of technological advancements we can begin to start managing how we use technology to get the most out of it and less of the negative effects. Humans can’t blame technology because they are not educated about its disadvantages; they are just using it in the wrong way creating bad

In 2012, 3,328 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver by cellphone, compared to 3,360 in 2011. An additional, 421,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver in 2012, a 9% increase from the 387,000 people injured in 2011. 31% of U.S. drivers ages 18-64 reported that they had read or sent text messages or email messages while driving at least once within the 30 days before they were surveyed (Textinganddrivingsafety Ass). People always think that accident will happen for others due to lack of driving skills or high speed. People who text and drive think that they have the ability to text and handle the car at the same time but they are not actually aware of their ability and the human perception which can be changed by distractions such as cellphones. The human-brain perception time; is how long the driver takes to see the hazard and the brain to require an immediate reaction to avoid the danger. This perception time can be as long as 0.3 to 0.5 second. When the eyes see the hazard and brain realizes the danger then the human reaction happens. Reaction time can vary from 0.3 to 0.7 second. Human perception and reaction times can be effected by factors like alcohol, drugs and especially cellphones. A perception and reaction time can go up to 3 or 4 seconds while someone is texting or calling. 4 seconds at 60