Technology plays a major role in our lives, and many of us may find it hard to remember a time when phones, computers, tablets, and other devices weren’t a part of everyday life. While technology certainly makes life easier and more convenient, many wonder whether or not our society is too dependent on technology.
This article by the University of People summarizes 10 facts on how technology impacts society and cultures.
These facts specify various aspects of modern life influenced by the new technologies, such as social behavior (e.g., online bullying; nomophobia – fear of being detached from mobile phone connectivity), personal feelings (e.g., stress, anxiety, envy), health (e.g., depression, addiction) or simply changes in global travel habits as well as earning possibilities.
Technology has many advantages and benefits for society, but it also carries problems with relying on it too much. Moderation is the key to not becoming too dependent on anything. We need to find a healthy balance between technology and society by limiting, for example, the amount of time we spend on our phones and allowing ourselves to find the answer to a problem without immediately searching for it online.
Is society too dependent on technology? Technology is a great resource for learning and obtaining the skills we need for a successful career. But this must come with learning how to navigate life without completely relying on technology.
