Technology by Victoria

Technology by Victoria - March 2017 Scholarship Essay

Technology is the practical application of knowledge. It is the systematic treatment of art and science. The world is thriving, dominated by computers and electronic intelligence that will leave a path for advancement into broader horizons than even we dreamed of.
Technology ranges from cell phones and laptops to great macro computers used in the most detrimental and delicate of military operations. While these technologies advance some people believe that they are greatly impeding the emotional and psychological integrity among the human race. The United States stands more for innovation and breaking new ground in the accomplishments of mankind.
Let us look into the advantages of technology. Traveling was time consuming since animals were being used as vehicles. Now we have planes, trains etc which has made our lives easy. We have made vast progress in the medical field too. Almost all vital organs can be transplanted. This includes heart, liver, kidney, lungs etc. We also have advanced machines to perform various operations. Just by sitting in our room we can see a person and speak to our near and dear ones, no matter how far they are. Incidents that have happened anywhere in the world reach us within seconds. We can even shop, book ticket, read books etc. sitting at home. Things like fridge, microwave oven, AC etc. have made our lives easier. So you see technology has made the world a global village.
Now let us look into the disadvantages. Technology has made man machine addicted. As we are progressing, our lifespan has become short. This is due to the lack of physical activity. Many people are addicted to various gadgets around them like, remote controls, mobile phones, Lifts etc. All these things make us lazy. Children are addicted to games on phones and laptops. They have stopped playing outside. At a very young age, they have various diseases like diabetes, obesity, blood pressure etc. There is less communication between people. People lead a sedentary lifestyle and hence diseases are there constant companions.