Technology is about understanding how conceptual knowledge is creatively applied to organised tasks involving people and machines that meet sustainable goals. It includes both tangible tools, such as utensils and machinery, as well as intangible technologies such as software. Its impact can be felt throughout business and daily life.
There are many positive effects of Technology that have been witnessed over time. For instance, patients who are suffering from severe diseases have a much higher chance of survival today than before due to various technological advancements in the field of medicine. Classroom learning has also been made more engaging and interesting by incorporating various technology-based tools. It has helped students pay attention to their lessons and homework, which has positively impacted their academic performance.
Moreover, it has helped organizations achieve greater productivity by automating repetitive or redundant processes, thus saving on manual labor. Additionally, technological resources help businesses handle data effectively and make accurate decisions by reducing the scope for errors from human mistakes.
Despite all these advantages, it is also worth pointing out that technology can have negative effects when used incorrectly or in an unfavorable manner. This is often reflected in dystopian novels and movies like Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, Anthony Burgess’s A Clockwork Orange, and George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four. Also, terrorists like Theodore Kaczynski (better known as the Unabomber) were vocal critics of industrial technology and its consequences for society. Moreover, if a technology is perceived to be detrimental to human beings, it can trigger widespread social disapproval and even lead to a social boycott.