Evolution Of Technology

Over the last decade, technology has been nonstop rapidly changing and expanding in every field. Of course all great technology comes with faults, but it does more good than harm once you weigh out what is truly important. Today, it influences our every move and is the basis of our global society. Many older generations would argue that it is ruining our civilization, but they cannot argue the fact that it is convenient, has benefited learning styles in schools, and has changed the techniques and quality of work we put forward. In time, this generation can hopefully open up to technology because without it we would be spiraling back towards plastic cups with strings attached to talk to our friends, the amount of cancer survivors would be slim due to the lack of medical machinery, and our living environment would not be as safe if it were not for new technological advances. These improvements have benefited our society between work and social lives, medical fields, and our overall happiness.

History of Technology

Past to Present. To start off, technology is the application of scientific knowledge for useful purposes, and there has been many progressions for different types of technology starting over thousands of years ago. It would be hard to name all of the unbelievable lifetime advances, so a few examples of evolved technology will be introduced. Before the 1500’s, people needed to walk or ride horses to interact with one another. As a result of developed technology such as the pencil and paper, fax machines, and finally the telephone, people have created a simpler way of communicating. The telephone soon led to walkie-talkies and the radio. People did not have to wait for letters to come in the mail, they could merely call ...

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...more difficult for dangerous individuals to obtain firearms. Technology like NICS will create a safer living environment and the more citizens do not have to worry about crime, the more time they can focus on being happy with their lives.

Conclusion

In conclusion, technology benefits society in all aspects of life. It has evolved and grown in different ways to help society run at its full potential. From the start, it has helped people communicate better, be more organized with the use of telling time, and helped the environment with natural resources. Older generations frown upon the use of technology, but what they do not understand is the fact that it helps society overcome many obstacles. Between medical technology and social media, everyone uses some form of advancements. The future will be surrounded by technology, and as it evolves, society will with it.