Technology runs in the veins of
society. It is the fuel that drives our lives. It is an integral part of daily
life. It has definitely benefited society. It has brought luxury in the life of
every common man. Automation brought about by technology has saved human effort
and time to a large extent. It has brought distant places closer and simplified
information access. It has made the world a smaller place to live in. Let us
look at some of the important areas, where technology has brought a positive
change.
Automation of Processes in the Industry and the Household: Technology has
automated many of the critical processes in the industry as well as the
household. Imagine the amount of labor that must have been involved in
industrial processes when the concept of automation did not exist. Electronic
gadgets have entered homes of the common man to rescue him from the boredom of
daily chores. Imagine the amount of time people must be spending doing household
chores during the time there were no machines and household appliances. It's
better not imagined. Today's is the age of robotics. Machines can learn, adopt
new things and perform tasks with near-human efficiency.
Changed Modes of Transport: The automobile industry and technology are
interwoven. Time has witnessed this industry evolve from mechanical scooters to
automated aircraft. Animals were the only modes of transport in the olden days.
Technology was the driving force behind the creation and design of the
modern-day automobiles. Bicycles evolved into scooters and sports bikes. The
idea of having four-wheeled modes of transport gave rise to the creation of
cars. Modes of air and water transport came up, thanks to technology.
Reduced Risk to Human Life: Machines have automated many crucial industrial
processes. Machines are now taking up mundane jobs that were once done by human
workers. Technology has evolved to an extent where machines can perform tasks
that are not feasible for man, either because they are risky or life-threatening
or because they are beyond human capacity. The use of advanced technologies like
robotics and artificial intelligence has proven to be helpful in life-risking
endeavors like mining and space exploration.
Data Management and Information Retrieval: Computer technology, needless to say,
has changed the face of the world. Computers can store, organize and manage huge
amounts of data. They can process large amounts of information. Computers have
given rise to the software industry, one of the most progressive industries of
the world. The Internet that seeded from computer networking concepts is the
most effective communication platform and the largest information base existing
today.
Impact on the Entertainment and Advertising Industries: The Internet has brought
a positive change to the entertainment and advertising industries. Over the
Internet, advertisements can reach the masses within seconds. Internet
advertisements have changed equations of the advertising industry. Branding on
the Internet is much more effective that other forms of product promotion.
The entertainment media has progressed because of advancements in technology.
Movies, songs, games are a few clicks away. People have begun using the Internet
to watch and download movies, listen to music, play games and entertain
themselves. Thanks to handy, mobile and user-friendly devices, all this has
become really easy.
Onset of the Digital Age: There's hardly anything analog now, we live in a
digital world, a digital age. Talk pixels and bytes. The digitization of
information has made it possible for us to store it in a compact form. Ever
wondered how gigabytes of data can be stored on a small chip? Digitization it
is! Also, digitization enriches the quality of data storage. Digital voice and
digital images are of a higher quality. Digital cameras and digital TVs provide
users with an enriched picture quality, thus bettering user experience with
technology.
Communication Redefined: Cellular communication has revolutionized the
communication industry. The conventional telephone, also a piece of technology,
was one of the earliest technological developments in communication. Mobile
phones have broadened the horizons of communication by enabling convenient
long-distance calling and mobile use. Letters have taken a backseat and emails
and cell phone messages have become the easiest means to connect. Owing to
developments in technology, communication is wireless. Social networking is
another defining factor here. It has given an all new dimension to
communication, entertainment and recreation.
Satellite Technology: Satellite communication is an important facet of
technology. Satellite TV and satellite radio have eased the broadcasting of
events across the globe. How else do you think could matches and concerts be
broadcasted live? Not just TV and radio, even communication to ships and
airplanes wouldn't have been possible if not for satellite communication. Even
your hand-held devices wouldn't be of use, if not for radio communication.
These were still a few fields influenced by technology. It is almost
impossible to enlist all the positive effects of technology on society. The
fast-advancing technology on the whole, has given impetus to developments in
various fields and improved the quality of human life. There's less risk, less
effort, less mess. There's more leisure, more ease and more speed - all because
of that ten-letter word - not a word, a phenomenon - technology.