415923, 842M ESSAY TOPIC IS TECHNOLOGY Technology essay aims to educate readers about the advent of technology and its current applications. Today, our lives are far more convenient and easy, with everything we need at our fingertips. Though we may take technology for granted, we need to remember that what we have today is the culmination of hundreds of years of scientific progress and breakthrough. Inventions such as the internet and mobile phones have changed the world forever. The human lifespan, in the 21st century, has greatly increased due to advancements in medical technology and medicine. However, less than 200 years ago, having a fever or a cut can become life- threatening very quickly. Vaccines or treatments for many diseases did not exist as well. On the industrial front, progress was slow and time-consuming. Transportation was rather primitive and prohibitively expensive, ensuring that only the rich and famous could use it. Read on to explore how the advent of technology changes our lives forever. Technology is neither good, bad or neutral, humans are. Any technology is a tool and human can use it in good, bad and neutral ways. Technology helps to extend the impact of the human behaviour to a imibasio 2 him! Masis, oazan 85H TOMS TECHNOLOGY larger scale. Humans possess a unique ability in choosing between good and bad. Advantages of Technology; 1. Improved communication and connectivity 2. Increased efficiency and productivity 3. Enhanced learning and educatioN Disadvantages of Technology; 1. Dependence and addiction 2. Job loss and unemployment 3. Isolation and loneliness “Technology” is the study and application of technical aspects of a material, science, nature in order to design a mechanical, electrical, biological, and information system to enhance our efficiency with making our life easier. Technology has a history from the Neolithic age or before. The people in the Neolithic age or before used their skills, resources, and developed technologies for their optimum use. Since then, technology has made a vast advancement in the life of human beings. Technology has changed our day-to-day lives. Technology has brought the world closer and better connected. Those days have passed when only the rich could afford such luxuries. Because of the rise of globalisation and liberalisation, all luxuries are now within the reach of the average person. Today, an average middle-class family can afford a mobile phone, a television, a washing machine, a refrigerator, a computer, the Internet, etc. At the touch of a switch, a man can witness any event that is happening in far-off places. benefits of new technology Pros of technology Quick access to information. Democratising access to information is undoubtedly one of the greatest advantages of technology. ... Facilitated learning. ... Breaking the distance barrier. ... Simplifying tasks. ... Providing entertainment. ... Increased productivity and efficiency. ... Increased life expectancy. ... Creating new jobs. The word technology comes from the two Greek words, ‘techne’ and ‘logos’. Techne means art, skills, or craft, and Logos means a word, saying, or expression that expresses inward thought. Thus, technology means the skill to convey an idea to reach a goal. But nowadays, the term technology mainly signifies the knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems, and organisation methods to solve a problem. Today, technological advancement has provided the human race with the ability to control and adapt to their natural environment. In this Essay on Technology, studentswill know the importance of technology, its advantages and disadvantages and the future of technology. Finland ranks top in technological advancement ahead of the USA according to the UNDP. The smart phones offer so much, from amazing gaming experience to instant connectivity with people, that it is hard to take your eyes off it. Your car, air conditioner, microwave and other technologically advanced devices also seem as good because of the convenience they offer. However, it is wise not to go overboard with their use. Maintain a balance between science and nature to lead a peaceful life and keep your surroundings healthy. When we look around us, we see a huge number of examples of technology. The mobile phone in our hands, the headphones we wear for listening to music, the microwave we use to heat our food, and even the construction of the buildings we live in — all use some or the other type of technology 4