Effects of Computer and Technology

Throughout history, innovations in technology have assisted humankind improved their standards of living, beginning with the simple inventions in prehistoric times, continuing on to and beyond modern times. In today’s time, when the rapidness of development and research is so impressive, it is easy to think about the advantages of modern technology. Modern technology has solved many problems that people face and play an important role in the development of many countries. Modern technologies create many kinds of products - computers, cloning technology, and video games.Technology today has made life better and quicker in our modern society, people can not see themselves without computers, cell phones, voice mail, and many other technological products. The Technological progress can make our society more convenient and safe. Making impossible things possible are similar features of the change which previous people have experienced by social change, like shifting from a hunting society to an agricultural society.

To consider these advantages and change of society, modern technology, which society uses today, might be not only a new tool but also the tool, which makes a dramatic change in history. However, the contribution of modern technology to society should not be eliminated and should be distributed evenly.There are many people that can not see themselves without the new tools of the 21st century. That is because the technology recreates the essence of Technology 3humanity and it encourages us to think of all things in the world as standing by, ready for our consumption. So this definitely affects our perception of the natural world. In today’s society we create technology, but technology also creates us.

Of the technological advancements that have been made in the areas of: automotives, telecommunications, computer technology and so forth, technological advancements in computer technology over the past decade or so certainly appear to have made the greatest impact on people’s lives in the United States. The use of computers has made it possible for U.S. citizens to evolve more quickly with the times in the areas of personal communication, business progression, and education.The U.S. Census Bureau (2007) indicates that as of 1994 only 8.2% of U.S. households owned a computer.

From 1984 to 1997 households with computers increased gradually to approximately 40%. Since internet access became available households with computers and internet access made a more rapid increase from 1997 to 2003. By 2003 the total numbers of households in the U.S. to have a computer were 69,936 which is 61.8% of the total 113,126 households at that time; and of that 61.8% 54.7% had internet access (The U.S. Census Bureau, 2007, Table 1A). These numbers indicate that a large majority of U. S. citizens’ lifestyles have been affected by computer technology in one aspect or another. The purpose of this essay is to illustrate some positive effects of computer technology to the lives of people in the United States. The areas for discussion include: email, videoconferencing, and education. EmailComputer technology has made it possible for families, friends, businesses and so forth located all around the world to stay in touch with ease and cost efficiency. Since the initiation of internet access computer technology has opened up different types of choices for people to keep in touch and exchange ideas.