How has technology shaped the way we live?
WORK
Communication
Improvement/ deterioration in living quality
Transportation
Leisure time/ the use of technology for recreational purposes
Dated way
back in the Stone Age, hunting equipment was utilized as a tool to get food (bow and arrow, spear, etc..)
Distribution of Information
The invention of TV
People spend a lot of their leisure time watching TV
A strong cultural force that brings society together, for back in the 1950s, people were watching the same shows. This indicates a synchronization in the flow of awareness/ knowledge among those who watch TV. New education programs were also created, giving people extensive opportunities to learn.
Results in a declining of family interaction (TV consumption during meal time or other time period within the day)
The invention of computer
Email, Youtube, Facebook
The invention of the wheel
The invention of Mobile Phone
High mobility (allowing instant/ excellent communication)
Abusive uses of the internet/ social media
Phycological effect: Public harassments/ shaming is not unheard of
Physical effect: Eyestrain and decline in physical health (lack of exercise and long-term sitting)
Affects the phycological development of youngster/ teenager. Lead to a rapid decline in physical interaction with others.
Electricity
Movies and visual art
Video games/ virtual reality/ simulation
War
Missile guidance system
Cyper warfare plays a big role in global conflict
Spreading of computer viruses/ denial-of-service attack
A revolutionary tool for sharing opinions, expressing ideas (pictures, funny video clips, conspiracy theories, etc)
Entertainment
The benefits of gaming (controversial topic)
Improvement in manual dexterity/ reaction time
Technology has undeniably influenced and reshaped the way we work and live. Along with the innovation of increasingly powerful machines/ computers, we can use them to perform a huge variety of tasks for all professions.
Research, coding, programming, drawing, designing,
A tool for waging war
As the average usage of television sky-rocketed, so did the demand for advertisements. Advertisements help companies reach out to a broad field of consumers - considerable impact in the consumer's choice and economic growth.
Increase political awareness. Presidential election debate were projected on screen, giving people a more in-depth look of relevant issues.
The Steam Engine
A big leap of humanity towards faster and more convenient transportation