Technology has changed our lives and reshapes the way we live it. Some of us love it and some of us are frustrated with it.This is evident as most of us are guilty of being addicted to the internet and social media. Nevertheless, we have seen some benefits of Technology. Technology has created a whole new world and brought endless opportunities. Chores become easier and the workplace has become more efficient. We can get connected with people from different parts of the world. There are pros and cons that are associated with the way technology changed our lives.
Transcends borders
The invention of airplanes, ships, and spacecraft allow people to visit other countries and even the moon. The world is open and we are not confined to a specific territory. You can choose to live and work anywhere you please once you follow the laws of immigration. Culture has been adopted as a result of meeting people from all over the world. People can live an enriching life through traveling.
Education
Technology is used by teachers to enhance their lessons. They can make the lesson more interactive and interesting for students. E-learning is possible with the use of internet connection and computers. People who wish to study for a degree can do so at the comfort of their home. This gives students flexibility. They can work part-time and attend classes anywhere in the world. Students can learn at their own pace as well. Teachers can post notes and video on the internet and the student can study and learn whenever they are ready.
Electronic payments
You don’t have to walk around with a large sum of cash when you can make purchases and payments electronically. Online banking is secure and convenient for online shopping. You don’t have to worry about being robbed of cash that you walk around with. You can manage your money through online banking. Online banking has made electronic transfers simple and easy. You can send money anywhere you are in the world to another person.
Dating
Technology has changed the way we date and meet people. Many couples have met on social media. The internet has made it possible to meet a potential mate through social media and online dating sites. Long distance relationships are able to thrive with the aid of technology. Real time conversation can spice up things in a long distance relationship.
Communication
Technology has changed the way we communicate. It has made it easier to communicate anywhere and anytime but because it has become so easy we tend to neglect a face to face conversation with our family and friends. Instead of visiting a friend we send a WhatsApp message or audio. We still need to remember that communicating using our smartphones is not spending quality time.
Entertainment
Technology has diversified the entertainment world. We can download out favourite music on the internet and watch movies online instead of going to the cinema. There are many gaming machines such as play station and applications we can download online to relieve us of our boredom.
Chores are simpler
You don’t have to spend time over the sink and do dishes. You can place dirty dishes in the dishwasher and do other chores that need your attention. You can maximize on time when you use these technologies to help with chores. Factories are replacing human with machines because it is more efficient.
Medicine
Before medical equipment was available, the world relied on home remedies to cure any sicknesses. In most cases this was futile. The medical field has made heart transplant possible with the use of powerful equipment and technology. Many people suffering from diseases and illness has a higher chance of surviving today as opposed to in the past without advance equipment.
Sharing memories
Everybody want to capture special moments such as engagement and weddings and share it with their friends and family on social media. This is great but we have to be careful. Sometimes we get too caught up in displaying our special moment instead of really enjoying it.
Wrapping up
It is no doubt that life has become easier with the use of technology. Technology is relevant in every area of our lives such as entertainment, medicine and even in our household.
