Talk about technological advancements, most people think about how it has made life easy and comfortable. As much as things like the Internet have opened doors on knowledge acquisition and communication. Technology has improved the quality of our lives, but it has also made us overly dependent on it.

Looking back at days where there were no gadgets, computers, or modern means of transport, you might be tempted to say that the limited options somehow restricted human life at the time. However, it turns out that technology affects our lives in a lot many other ways and here are some of them.

Effects on Communication

With technology, it has now become easy to communicate with people far away thanks to things like emails, cell phones, and messengers. These communicate gadgets have worked wonders and made communication a lot cheaper. On the flip side, online communication also deprives us of the affection and warmth of personal relationships. This way, the excitement of longing to be close to the ones you love seems to have been vanished.

Effects on How People Work

Automation of various industrial processes is in itself a good thing. It has improved the quality of products, help business improve their bottom line, and at the same time simplify various processes. In light of this, most people depend on computers and software more than they do on human intelligence. This means that overdependence of technology could mean underutilization of our intellectual abilities.

The Possibility of Unethical Practices

Technology for a long time has been hailed as a boon to society. Unfortunately, it is not the boon that most people consider it. For instance, the ease of access has bred lots of unethical practices like hacking, phishing, and spamming. Also, some activities carried online also lack some regulation like content sharing and gambling. Overexposure to such things often takes a toll on our lives and most people risk becoming what they are not. Also, kids spend most of their time playing online games and on social media, missing on the joys of real life.

The Impacts of technology on our lives are deep as technology continues to influence virtually every aspect of living. With these developments, we stand to enjoy some pricey luxuries, but at the cost of losing some priceless joys. In a nutshell, technology is the greatest gift to man, but only if utilized accordingly.…