Positive Effects of Technology on Society

How has technology affected society? Let us look at the positive effects of technology on
society.
Technology runs in the veins of society. It is the fuel that drives our lives. It is an integral part
of daily life. It has definitely benefited society. It has brought luxury in the life of the common
man. The automation brought about by technology has saved human effort and time to a large
extent. It has brought distant places closer and simplified information access. Let us look at
some of the important areas, where technology has brought about a positive change.

Positive Effects of Technology on Society

Technology has automated many of the critical processes in the industry as well the
household. The electronic gadgets that have entered the homes of the common man have
saved him from the daily household work.

The automobile industry and technology are almost interwoven. Times have witnessed this
industry evolve from mechanical scooters to automated aircrafts. Animals were the only
modes of transport in the olden days. Technology was the driving force behind the creation
and design of the modern-day automobiles. Bicycles evolved into scooters and sports bikes.
The idea of having four-wheeled modes of transport gave rise to the creation of cars. Modes
of air and water transport came up, thanks to technology.

Machines have automated many of the crucial industrial processes. Machines are now taking
up many of the mundane jobs that were once executed by human workers. Technology has
evolved to an extent where machines can perform tasks that are physically inaccessible to
man. The use of advanced technologies like robotics and artificial intelligence has proved
helpful in life-risking tasks like mining and space exploration.

The computer technology, needless to say, has changed the face of the world. Computers can
store, organize and manage huge amounts of data. They can process large amounts of
information. Computers have given rise to the software industry, one of the most progressive
industries of the world. The Internet that seeded from the computer networking concepts is the
most effective communication platform and the largest information base existing today.

The Internet has brought an important positive change to the entertainment and advertising
industry. Advertisements can reach the masses within seconds over the Internet. The
entertainment media has progressed only because of the advancements in technology.

The digitization of information has made it possible for us to store it in a compact form.
Digitization enriches the quality of information storage. Digital voice and digital images are
of a higher quality. Digital cameras and digital television provide their users with an enriched
picture quality, thus bettering their experience with technology.

Cellular communication has revolutionized the communication industry. The conventional

telephone, also a piece of technology, was one of the earliest technological developments in
communication. Mobile phones have broadened the horizons of communication by enabling
convenient long-distance calling.

Satellite communication is another important dimension of technology. Satellite TVs and

satellite radios have eased the broadcasting of events across the globe.

These were only a few of the fields influenced by technology. It is almost impossible to enlist
all the positive effects of technology on society. This was just a glimpse of the real big
picture.