About the Impact of Technology upon Society (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu

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Essay from the year 2013 in the subject Sociology - Economy and Industry, , language: English, abstract: Abstract Technology has improved the general living standards of many people in the last few decades. Without technology, people would still be living within their geographical confines of their societies. Examples of technological advancements that have made life easier include things like the Internet, phones, tablets, TV, PS and movie and video games. However, these are just the positive attributes of technology; there are also a number of negative effects that it has brought upon the society in general. This research paper seeks to discuss these negative impacts of technology upon the society and the general way of living. Arguably, some of these technological advancements have increased stress levels and isolation within the society. As it appears, technology has had a rational impact on the meaning of "social". It has touched many different aspects of life including education, communication, transport, war, and even fashion. Many in the society are worried about the rapid transformation in human attention.