Impact of Computers on our Society

As computers have acquired more features, they have acquired more uses as well. Computers have emerged as the most powerful tool yet. Technology is neutral between good and evil. It depends on us whether we use it for good deeds or for evil. We have untested technologies of tremendous power in our hands. There are many advantages as well as disadvantages of computers.

Nowadays computers are used in every sphere of life. Computers have made our lives much easier than the past. It has provided many opportunities to people to work as well as to learn at home. In banks, factories, offices and schools, we find computerized systems all around us.

We can do networking with the help of computers. The internet, which allows us to exchange information, gives answers to all our questions. Computers can perform calculations for humans.

They are used in stores to keep the stock record and inform the shopkeeper if something is finished or is less by the use Point Of Sale (POS) terminals. Computer allows us to do internet banking. They help us in education. No scientific research can be carried out without a computer.

They are also used in the medical field. They are widely used in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for monitoring the patients’ health and informing the doctor if there is any unusual situation. They are used for product designing and manufacturing. Computer Aided Design software (CAD) provides ways to develop a representation of a product and to test it in a variety of simulated environments.

Computer is also a source of entertainment for the people. It allows the users to play games and also to use it as a television. Computers will bring radical changes in our society by eliminating the need of huge offices, crowded schools and universities.

The use of computers has also created some problems in our society.

Nowadays different tasks can be performed using computers. This reduces the need for humans which causes unemployment in our society.

Many people use computers without positive purpose. They play games or chat for a very long time which results in wastage of time and energy. Our young generation is now spending more time on social media websites like Facebook, Twitter etc. or texting with friends all night through smartphones which is bad for both their studies as well as their health. It also has adverse effect on their social life.

Nowadays private data on our computers in not secure as hackers can easily access all our data. They also send viruses into our computer which destroys our computer which results in wastage of money. They also hack our credit card numbers and steal lot money from them. They also steal important data from big organizations.

The improper and prolonged use of computer can results in injuries or disorders of hands, wrists, elbows, eyes, necks and back. The users can avoid health risks by using the computer in proper position. They must also take regular breaks while using the computer for longer period of time. It is recommended to take a couple of minutes break after 30 minutes of computer usage.

The computer manufacturing processes and computer waste are polluting the environment. The wasted parts of computer can release dangerous toxic materials. Green computer is a method to reduce the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer. It includes recycling and regulating manufacturing processes. The used computers must be donated or disposed of properly.

Cyber Bullying is a big disadvantage. Cyber is done through the use of internet. In cyber bullying people hack someone’s private data and share it on the internet where everyone can see it. They hack someone’s email ID and send emails to people under the name of the person whose email has been hacked. Cyber bullying results in harassment and embarrassment for the person who has been bullied.

Now it depends on us how we use a computer, whether for good or for bad.