As a technology professional, I am always asking myself, what are positive facts about technology? How do we know what are the real advantages of this or that technology? Well, it is true for all technologies to be beneficial but still there’s a little bit left to get in terms of their harmful aspects. That’s why in our article, I am going to tell you everything about these technologies, in which we will try to find out some useful information about them. We will look at mobile phones, computers, tablets and so on and try to understand how they may change us at work, which in turn can change people’s lives. So here goes my list:
1. Mobile phones
It is not surprising that mobile phones have become one of the most essential tools for communication: a phone is like an extension of our bodies. The first thing that comes to mind when the question “What are positive facts about technology” arises is probably just a car which we would use every day in order to go from place to place. A mobile phone in modern days is much more than that, a gadget which has taken over our daily routines by storm. With apps and games, social media sites and other features that help us stay connected, mobile phones have turned into a must-have in almost each person’s life. However, with so many benefits it also brings along, it should never be underestimated how it can bring harm since we’re making ourselves so dependent on our gadgets that in reality, this dependency has made us lazy. According to recent studies, even small amounts of time, even if spent on social media, could increase the chances of getting stress in the body due to constant exposure to notifications from friends and family. In addition to this, a good number of smartphone users tend to spend too much time focusing on their devices (not talking about spending time with families) which leads to a decrease in sleep quality. This is also very important for young generation who is constantly looking up to their smartphones and social media accounts to entertain themselves. Therefore, it is clear that taking this into account, it doesn’t seem right to keep our phones in our hands. Even though these devices are extremely convenient nowadays, we cannot deny that what we see on them are rather negative because they can cause health problems such as excessive exercise, obesity, and even mental issues if used excessively. It is also vital that in the age of smartphones, the content we consume online is full of lies, scams and pornography, so being glued to screens 24/7 can sometimes lead to psychological damage.
2. Computers
A computer wasn’t invented just because we wanted programs to access our brain anytime and anywhere. While we were busy surfing on Facebook and Instagram, a computer was something else entirely. Computers weren’t invented just so our parents could take us shopping, watch videos and listen to music. Computer became a necessity because of the exponential growth of the Internet! And of course, technology became accessible to anyone who wanted a device that could store large amount of data and provide fast and accurate results. But then, these advantages didn’t last long for computers, computers took over industries, homes and everywhere else as well. Computers made our life easier while simultaneously replacing humans. For example, smartphones came into existence as an answer to convenience, where smartphones allow users to communicate, send emails, watch movies and listen to songs anytime. Of course, as we saw before computers were just for storing large data only on paper and then transferring it through telephone lines. Nowadays, computers not only store huge amount of data in servers, but they also make things more efficient. For instance, we have automatic code editors, software that corrects errors in images sent to the company and others which will not be seen later on the internet, thus saving time and efforts to manually type those errors in documents. Moreover, these days, computers have begun to make sense of everything around us, using deep learning algorithms which help us to analyze data very quickly than any human operator ever thought possible. Not only this, but the advancements in computing power have allowed scientists to design machines which can do calculations without a second thought, which makes them extremely effective at crunching numbers and predictions.
3. Tablets
I won’t lie, I still haven’t used a tablet despite being very interested in one. Maybe because I haven’t been able to justify its price tag or maybe because now, I’ve found its benefits less attractive. Whatever is the reason, as soon as my curiosity is satisfied, my mind immediately gets stuck on this wonderful tech object. When I think about it, a tablet is not really a laptop, but rather, a larger screen computer, similar in size to a normal personal computer. Due to the fact that it’s portable, we can take these devices wherever we want when doing anything from working in a café, going grocery shopping or just relaxing. Unlike laptops, which we carry with us whenever we need to work at home, tablets can be charged without having to plug them to another outlet. Thus, tablets are perfect for travel, office and entertainment purposes! They’re also great for education purposes, thanks to smaller display dimensions and superior brightness which allows students to focus on lessons. Unfortunately, all this beauty comes at a cost, as a tablet can be expensive as compared to regular laptops. Also, due to heavy workloads, these devices aren’t suitable for prolonged periods of non-stop usage. Nevertheless, these drawbacks don’t mean that no tablet is worthwhile as it provides a wide range of benefits which go beyond simply playing video games, reading ebooks, or watching YouTube videos. Let’s take advantage of that to find some nice articles about it!
4. Smartphones
We’ve already talked about the negatives of smartphones before. Although being able to record footage, edit photos and send messages has become an absolute essential to modern society, what about the real-life applications? Firstly, smartphones were introduced to assist patients recovering from surgery as they couldn’t reach medical facilities. Secondly, it is obvious by now that smartphones have transformed both business and leisure. People nowadays can now easily check whether someone is following their favorite band or song on Spotify or Amazon Music or other streaming platforms. Finally, the availability of maps means that tourists can learn more about interesting places using their own GPS tracking apps, such as Google Maps. All of this is done remotely through their smart phones, and once you use your camera to capture beautiful moments from your trip, you can save those pictures to share them on social media. These days the idea behind cameras that use artificial intelligence seems ridiculous, yet there’s nothing wrong with it, in fact, in many cases it actually works pretty well. Cameras have gotten better over time, becoming more sensitive and intelligent. Artificial Intelligence is a term used for a machine capable of performing tasks more effectively that one that is performed by human beings. AI can make decisions based on a variety of inputs, such as previous experiences, the speed of traffic, weather conditions and so on. It is impossible to predict exactly what the future holds, and in most situations, such as product development or medicine research, AI solutions are used to enhance processes. One such example of AI implementation is called Natural Language Processing, an application that enables computers to analyze spoken words and sentences so that automated systems can easily interpret human language. Furthermore, machine learning allows us to improve existing products by adding new features and functionality, thus helping companies develop innovative ways to compete against rivals. To conclude my thoughts, as technology grows, so does our dependence on gadgets. Yes, we can say we enjoy traveling, exploring new places or enjoying hobbies but once again, technology, which is a tool that can give us unlimited connectivity, is slowly eating away our free time. Instead of spending that time watching TV shows or reading books, we should be using that precious time on productive activities such as taking care of children, starting home renovations or improving our skills.