does technology harm relationships and environment

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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

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.)

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.

health problems (mental and physical)

social media

burning fossil fuels

https://ugc.berkeley.edu/background-content/burning-of-fossil-fuels/#:~:text=The%20burning%20of%20fossil%20fuels,and%20planes)%20and%20industrial%20processes.
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.

eyestrains, back problems

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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.

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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