The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Technology And Communication Technology

What do we understand from the word ‘technology’? Technology is defined as the branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences. It originates from the Greek word ‘tekhnologia’ which means systematic treatment. In this modernised era, technology is a major part in our society. People depend on technology with a growing need as it benefits many and solves numerous problems in our daily life. However, for every advantage technology brings us, it also brings disadvantages, especially in the aspects of creativity and communication. Creativity is the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of artistic work. According to Rollo May in The Courage to Create, creativity is the process of bringing something …show more content…
For example, if a child had the capacity for expansive thought, and was able to readily engage themselves in a variety of activities alternate to technology, they would have a constant need to be within reach of electronics. With the constant distraction of technology in their daily lives, reading and writing skills will deteriorate significantly and vocabularies will shrink due to their minds being unused with the information needed with use a flick of a hand over a phone screen. All in all, creativity will benefit many who will use their imagination to educate themselves in creative ways. Communication technology is a tool which allows the technology for communication. This technology has a tremendous impact on the communication process. It has changed the face of the entire communication process in today’s world. Technology has revolutionized the way people communicate, linking humans in a real-time network across the globe. However, technology has also changed communication in many ways, and some of them are not for the better. While some of these negative effects are relatively minor, in some cases they have had profound effects on the lives and well-being of the