Adverse Effects Of Technology
The Information Technology revolution has brought with it dramatic and rapid changes to both individual behaviours and societal dynamics. This will, in a few years, result in significant adverse effects upon culture, and also in the areas of physical and mental health, for both individuals and the broader society. Discuss.
The revolution of information and communication technology, with its world-wide technological innovation in electronic infrastructure has led to a substantial cost reduction for the acquisition of information and access to global communications. Global markets offer boundless efficiency and choice for international community.
Conclusion:
The rapidly growing information and communication technology is knocking the front-door of every country in the world. Globalisation of Information technology has made the world smaller and opaque through digital and virtual reality of cyberspace. It is this technology that is revolting the verge of this millennium. Entrepreneurs can break encrustation in the economy through innovation from information and communication technology and through new form of competition.
Those who have the power to control information technology are those who are winning the race. The paperless trade has become inevitable.
Adverse effects of technology:
Today, our society is driven by technology and how it affects us socially. I firmly believe technology is purchased more as a fashion statement as opposed to any practical application. Consequently, we tend to under utilize or abuse the technology thereby costing companies millions of dollars. Instead of "Ready, Aim, Fire," people tend to, "Fire, Aim, Ready." In other words, people tend to implement the latest technology before they understand precisely what it is or what business need it serves. To me, this is putting the cart before the horse.
Perhaps the biggest difference between the 20th century and the 21st is how technology has changed the pace of our lives. We...