Technology is life. It has revolutionized our world, taking over our lives, every industry, every field to make life easier, and more efficient. Technology as we all know is progressing at a record pace. It has usher in new innovations and bring about big change in the industry in the last few years. 

However, just like everything, different forms of technology have its advantages and its disadvantages. Hence, it is important to know the effects and how its contribution to our life. Listed below are the limitations and benefits of technology.

ADVANTAGES OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY

Improvement in our daily life

Communication has been made easy thanks to the internet and mobile technology. This has made us build easy relationships with people who are far away from us. With mobile technology, our work life and daily activities have increased positively. This includes the easy access to be able to communicate with colleagues at work from wherever you are and being able to work at your comfort zone (home) .

Quick  Access to information

With our quick access to the internet, there is a wealth of information available online. This has made life easier as there is no information you cannot get on the internet. The internet has made different search engines like yahoo, google, bing available for easy surfing.  Just input the information you want into the search engine and you will get various options to choose from.

Modern banking  

Banking has been made easy due to improved technology. Every bank makes use of technology for easy banking for their customers like online transactions and ATMs. Anyone, anywhere can now perform transactions from the comfort of their homes or an ATM close to them. We also use credit card and debit Credit cards and debit cards, as this has brought about cash-free shopping.   

Artificial Intelligence

The new technology trend is the introduction of artificial intelligence. Artificial Intelligence has made jobs easier and more efficient. This has led to the improvement and building of more robots that prevent the repetition of tasks by humans. Robots have made life easier scientifically. They have helped in data analysis, detection of diseases, diagnosis, and a lot more.

Efficient Function of Devices and machines

The automation and regulation of computers have made many machines and devices function more efficiently. This in return has brought about more productivity in different industries and businesses. The efficiency of these devices and machines has also benefited our environment as they adapt to green energy.  By using solar power and wind turbines, the mother earth is protected. 

DISADVANTAGES OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY  

Lack of Human relations

The rise in technology has led to diminishing human relations. Face-to-face and physical contact has decreased as well as cyber crime, bullying, and online stalking have increased. Due to the reduced human relation, depression and worry have become the order of the day. Being disconnected from real-world communication, interaction with each other will be hard.

Increase in Health Problems

The extensive use of technology has led to the deterioration of health leading to different kinds of diseases e.g inability to hear well, inability to see, brain cancer, skin cancer, increase obesity, asthma e.t.c.

Decrease Studying Ability

The goal and ambition of every student is to become somebody in life by studying. However, the abusive use of technology has made students lose interest in studying. Technology poses as a distraction for students. This has led to loss of creativity, wastage of time and money in getting gadgets that are not necessary, and a lot more.  

Increase in the Privacy issue

Personal information on the internet and the digital world has become difficult to control. Cybercrimes become the norm as criminals are making use of technology to hack into personal financial details and other important information. This has led to stolen identity, data loss, withdrawal of funds and even damage to business reputation.

Pollution

The use of modern technology harms our environment, and one of it is pollution. Some of the machines used in big factories and vehicles do emit a lot of dangerous gases that pollute the air that we breathe and hence, lead to diseases. Disposal of chemical waste by factories and industries into rivers and lakes has contributed to the increase of water pollution. This water pollution is one of the leading causes of life-threatening disease and death of aquatic life.

Conclusion

The contribution of technology to the world has its advantages and disadvantages. Hence, we need to take a great precaution to prevent ourselves from its bad effects. To use technology for our benefits or detriments lies in our hands.