Effects of Technology on Society

Effects of Technology on Society

Introduction

The purpose of this paper is to enlighten the effect of technology and social media on the relationships. The paper aims to explore the inclination of technology and social media; in addition, it analyzes its influence on the stability or deterioration of the relationships. Technology has entirely changed the face and definition of social relationships. Socializing had a total different meaning in ancient times. One could not think of being connected to the whole globe just by sitting at home. In the past, social relations meant to meet with other individual in person to acquire one's social purposes; or physically take part in social activities, in order to know some other person better and make acquaintances. However, one does not even need to go back to ancient time in order to distinguish between socializing of the contemporary era and ancient times. Even a decade ago, socializing almost had the same meaning as it had in ancient time (Lauren, 2005).

Discussion

Technological advancements are continuously facilitating our route lives. Communication devices are significant sources for the safety and independence of disabled older adults by providing them access to the medical and health care providers. Communication with family and friends can reduce the feeling of segregation and loneliness and make the life of older adults better by making them feel that they are safe and can contact their family at any time. They can make their extended family members aware of their daily activities, health status and potential problems (Croteau, 2003).

It originates and social models that set the trend for new cases values. Undoubtedly, science and technology have had an impact on society, because they have set trends, fashion and transcendent events in different countries, so that set the course of history and influence of different ideologies peoples. This impact has affected in a positive and negative social events in the development and evolution of all mankind (McDonald, 2004).

Regarding the positive effects on our social environment, science has made great strides as medical breakthroughs to cure diseases by the discovery of vaccines and new treatments as well as research and development of new drugs. In the field of industry and commerce have created new models to optimize production processes based on strategic planning and new management techniques (Kirkpatrick, 2010).

Today, technology, especially the internet has provided with a viral platform to socialize, and formulate distinct relationships. Every day thousands of sites talk about the influence that Social Media is having on our society. Social network or networking entails, a computerized or technical platform provided to almost all individuals having internet at their disposal, to connect and socialize with the network, group or acquaintances of their choice. Social media is one of the most popular topics in recent times. However, an example that displays the massive scale of social media that adding of links to sites such as Digg.com is done by nearly one-third of Americans. Facebook, Twitter, are companies worth billions of ...