The Peril Of Technology

Technology is now widely recognized as both a source of solutions on many issues we have at hand, but also it's has also become a threats to humanity which on the other hand can cause a wide range of adverse effects on people or society. There are quite a remarkable things that shows the negative impacts that technology has brought to the society, which range from the general degradation of interpersonal communication to potential threats to one’s mental and physical health, from issues with employment to the prospective environmental drawbacks. That way, laying focus on these perils helps to identify the risks of the present digitalized world and find proper solutions for achieving the sustainable future.

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One the greatest threat of technologies is that they reduce the interaction between individuals. Families don't relate and interact with each other anymore, We now grow our dependence on smartphone, social networking sites and other technological devices for interpersonal communication, the nature of humans’ face-to-face communication is likely not to be effective again, we are close but far from each other, It is a fact that people have become more inclined towards screen time more than face-to-face social interface, and hence the verbal and non-verbal communication skills as well as percentage of our empathy and compassion are fading. Technology interdependence also results to petty disturbances and quick satisfaction that hinder people from having meaningful conversations or even devoting time with the tasks at hand. Such challenges can tear the social cable and rupture the social structure which keeps people tied in social organizations.

Moreover, there are negative effects that are so evident in technology and these include the effects on one’s mental and emotional health. The constant engagement on social networks and the usage of other digital platforms makes individuals feel infelicitous, lonely and anxious because of the comparison and seeking attention through the likes and comments. People become more and more engaged with technology, and this interferes with the feeling of the present time and even contributes to the development of mental disorders. The amount of notifications and the news feed themselves also lead to pressure and frustrations as people get lost in the information flow, which doesn’t help with lowering the stress levels on the society which is already struggling with the challenges of fast pace life.

There are also the objective dangers, which are connected with the further development of technological advancement. New technologies of artificial intelligence and automation that are expected to increase efficiency and productivity if adopted come with as.factor of Objections of Employment and reduced income. The worry that is inevitable through the use of such technologies is the replacement of jobs previously carried out by people by machines to lead to high unemployment rates and large gap between the rich and the poor. Such disruptions would drastically affect the workforce, which may lead to social imbalance and poor economic returns if the problem is not checked.

Further to this, Arnold and Pinfield argued that technology intensifies environmental problems and becomes a threat to earth. Electronic devices themselves are considered e-waste and pollution because of the ways in which they are manufactured and disposed of, and large-scale technology requires a huge amount of energy, which pollutes the environment. Technological advancement in transportation, communication and energy production increases the exploitation of the natural resources and deteriorates environmental status. In the context of today’s threats of climate change and environmental degradation, it is central to not only assess the consequences of technology in this regard but also to embark on measures towards enhancement of responsible technology.

As for the dangers of technology, one cannot but make efforts toward the increased awareness and responsibility of people and, generally, society when using these tools. Through one’s focus on these tangible relationships and genuine encounters, the societal framework is built up and people are encouraged to become more accepting of others. Thus, it is becoming crucial to unplug, establish appropriate levels of technology usage, and engage in other forms of beneficial social interactions.

Furthermore, sustainability and fairness should become the governing concepts in the processing and application of technologies in a society by policymakers and industrialists. Policies should be implemented that would pressing manufacturers, recyclers, and disposer of these devices to do so responsibly and policies should also be implemented that would encourage efficiency in the energy demand of the technology equipment.

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