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does technology harm relationships and environment
intro
technology harms the relationships and the environment
technology has made our lives a lot easier, however, there are thousands of consequences, positive and negative.
in this essay, I'm going to show you different examples of how technology influences us and our environment in both negative and positive ways
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negative
how does technology harm our relationships
example: television in Bhutan
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bhutan-television-idUSSP29261020070513
destroying family lives
https://swnsdigital.com/uk/2017/02/modern-technology-is-ruining-quality-family-time-together/
"Modern technology is ruining families’ quality time together, according to new research.
Almost nine in 10 parents think gadgets get in the way of their time together as a family – and 86 per cent admit there are times when everyone is at home, but separately watching TV or playing on their phone or computers."
less focus on school (used in classroom & home)
distracting
encouraging younger audience to do stuff (drugs, wrestling, etc.)
health problems (mental and physical)
social media
eyestrains, back problems
how does technology harm the environment
pollution
the mining of heavy, toxic metals. Over time, these toxic materials can leak into the ground, where they can contaminate the water we drink, the plants we eat and the animals that live around the area.
http://www.carnegiecyberacademy.com/facultyPages/environment/issues.html#:~:text=Most%20electronics%20contain%20non%2Dbiodegradable,that%20live%20around%20the%20area
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burning fossil fuels
https://ugc.berkeley.edu/background-content/burning-of-fossil-fuels/#:~:text=The%20burning%20of%20fossil%20fuels,and%20planes)%20and%20industrial%20processes
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The burning of fossil fuels refers to the burning of oil, natural gas, and coal to generate energy. We use this energy to generate electricity, and to power transportation (for example, cars and planes) and industrial processes.
burning fossil fuels release a large amount of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that traps the heat in the atmosphere and causes climate change.
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positive
how does technology improve our relationships
being able to call, text, facetime, etc.
Therapists are using technology to help couples improve communication. Research studies have shown that technology can help couples manage conflict better, communicate better, and feel closer to one another.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/conscious-communication/201808/using-communication-technology-improve-relationships
how does technology improve the environment
reduces deforestation
More people using digital devices for communicating and storing information means that there is less reliance on paper, which reduces deforestation. Since trees are an important source of oxygen and also absorb carbon dioxide, this further reduces climate change.
https://www.shoutoutuk.org/2021/04/19/how-technology-is-helping-the-environment/#:~:text=More%20people%20using%20digital%20devices,this%20further%20reduces%20climate%20change
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new inventions that can help us solve climate change (solar panels)
however technology is also one of the factors that STARTED global warming
conclusion
technology harms the relationships and the environment
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