Society

In the past few decades, technology has proliferated. The use of technology has also increased
drastically. It affects the lives of people and changes the way they learn, think, and communicate. It
plays a major role in society, and now it is very tough to imagine life without technology. Both
technology and society are co-related, co-dependent, co-influence with each other. Technology has an
impact on society, including the potential for society to progress or decline, in both good and bad
manner. Our society is shaped by technology, which has both beneficial and harmful consequences.

Human societies and technology have grown inextricably linked since technical systems like mobile
phones, computers, TV, etc. are produced by humans and reflect the very basis of a population’s needs
and lifestyle. Although technology improves the lifestyle of human beings, it is also a major concern for
future generations. Nowadays, people are excessively using technology which reduces their physical
activities and directly affects their health.

Impact of Technology on Society

We utilize and rely on technology in our daily lives, and our technical requirements and demands
continue to grow. Technology is used by humans to explore, connect, study, and do work. The manner in
which we use technology decides whether its effects are beneficial or detrimental for society.

Positive Impacts of Technology on Society

Technology has a more positive impact on humans or society as compared to negative. It makes our life
easier and reward us by providing resources or tool that make our life much easier. Following are some
positive changes that technology brings to our life:

Improved Communication: Communication is the most important part of society, we build or transfer
our thoughts with each other with the help of communication. Earlier people used pigeons or birds to
transfer their messages to their loved ones. After that technology slowly grows and the medium of
transferring information is changed to mobile phones, email, etc. Nowadays, we send messages to loved
ones or known people via email, social media platforms, etc. It is the fastest, efficient, and effective
medium. People can talk or share information with their loved ones easily even if they are very far away
from them.

Improved Education and learning process: Technology enhances the education and learning process.
Nowadays, people can easily enhance their knowledge using the internet. Most of the data is present on
the internet is free of cost, and you can access this data anytime and anywhere.

Mechanized Agriculture: Technology changes the working mechanism of farmers. Lots of machines and
technical instruments were introduced in the agricultural area which makes farming very easy, effective,
automated, etc.

Easy to access information: We can easily access information via the internet anytime and anywhere.
Most of the information is present on the internet are free of cost, so you can use them to enhance your
knowledge, skills, etc.
Negative Impacts of Technology on Society

As we know that everything present on this planet has both advantages and disadvantages. The same
goes for technology it also has negative impacts on society and some other negative impacts are:

Increase in unemployment: Nowadays, large and small business uses machinery and technical
equipment because of their low costing and high efficiency due to which the rate of unemployment is
increasing continuously.

Increase in pollution: Not only humans but technology also affecting our environment. Due to vehicles
and machinery, the rate of pollution is increasing continuously which causes global warming, etc.

Increase in health and mental concerns: Nowadays, technology effecting the physical as well as mental
health of human beings. It makes people lazy, emotionally weak, sleeping problems, reduce physical
activity, also people are spending less time with their family and friends.

Increase in cybercrimes: Due to the excessive use of the internet, the rate of cybercrimes are also
increased. Some people (attackers) harm innocent people (victims) or children for money or fun.

Culture

The effect of technology on culture is multifaceted, with both positive and negative consequences.
Technology has transformed the ways in which people create, consume, and share cultural content,
leading to new forms of artistic expression, communication, and interaction. However, it has also
brought about challenges related to the erosion of traditional cultural practices, the homogenization of
culture, and the rise of digital divides.

Positive Impacts of Technology on Culture

1. Access to diverse cultural experiences and perspectives

2. Preservation and promotion of cultural heritage

3. Increased creativity and artistic expression through technology

4. Enhanced cultural exchange and understanding

5. Opportunities for virtual cultural events and gatherings

Negative Impacts of Technology on Culture

1. Decreased face-to-face interaction

2. Overreliance on technology and reduced

3. Spread of harmful cultural stereotypes and misrepresentations

4. Decreased attention spans and reduced depth of cultural engagement

5. Challenges to traditional cultural industries and business models

Social Behavior
Technology is constantly evolving and changing how we do things. There have recently

become many more means of communication, and many more adolescents have access to them.

School-aged children can communicate with both people they know and strangers through

communication sources that are not face-to-face. This may have affected the way adolescents

behave, particularly those who have had these new interaction methods the entirety of their lives.

To them, face-to-face communication might not be the norm. The concern is that this may have

had a detrimental effect on their interpersonal communication abilities.