I undoubtedly believe that advancements in technology are necessary for our future. A famous writer/inventor named Arthur C. Clarke once said “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” The fantasies have turned into reality, and what used to be impossible has become possible all because of windows of opportunities created by technology, could you imagine a society of cavemen?
Right now, you are reading this on a smartphone, tablet, etc. Now think how often you use any sort of this technology, it’s constantly in our lives and society is advancing because of it. Now with advancements, we can read the entire dictionary with the press of a couple of buttons, and we have access to TV shows, movies, and games. This sort of technology millions now use has become a standard in today's society.
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Every time we advance with technology, windows of opportunity are opened. Even schools have started implementing this mobile technology to communicate with students without being face-to-face, which is currently crucial during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Technology is vital, it has made working towards goals, personal and as a society, much easier. The current world is characterized by technology. I could not imagine myself with technology. According to the AIFS (Australian Institute of Family Studies), 79% of all Australians over the age of 15 have access to the internet with an astounding 96% of 18-24 year olds using a mobile device. With such a large demand for internet service, it has created opportunities for more jobs and businesses.
A common counter-argument to technology is that robots are replacing people's jobs. However, in the US 7 million jobs have been lost to machinery but this has allowed the emergence of a new 33 million paying service jobs. Along with that, there is more job flexibility as the internet alone has made jobs such as social media influencer/manager, or app developer. Not only that but technology is now assisting current jobs such as architects, they now use software and 3d printing to make drafts and test the stability of buildings before creating an actual blueprint. Technology has also created large businesses like Commonwealth Bank in Australia, and with the creation of digital banking storing large amounts of cash has become much safer. Technology has the power to boost economies. According to the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development), 95% of businesses have some sort of online presence.
Many benefits have already been listed but an extremely important benefit of technology would be the health advancements. Humans have managed to find ways to cure many common, rare, and extreme diseases. Many items and disposable products have been made to ensure good health and safety. A very notable piece of technology would be the vaccine, made to prevent diseases and create immunity. At the beginning of the 20th century, humans expected life span was in the late ’40s, today it stands at about 72 years, and in Australia about 83. Scientists credit this miraculous leap in lifespan to humans' ability to use technology and create cures, vaccines, and antibiotics. Some simple items such as the band-aid are pieces of technology.
Whether you like it or not, technology is and will be a part of our lives. Advancements in technology are increasing our chances of survival, space flight seemed impossible centuries ago but was soon conquered by science. What Niel Armstrong said when he landed was possibly the most accurate thing he could have said. The future of technology has many possibilities, maybe we will eventually have space tourism, or gesture-based computing just like Ironman did, but one thing is for certain, advancements in technology will always be necessary whether it’s to save lives or make current ones easier.
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