It is common to see people ridiculing technology saying that it is ruining the world and that it is destroying children. In my opinion, I believe that technology is great. Technology has allowed us to do so many wonderful things that would be impossible without them. Even though there may be some disadvantages, there are many more benefits than drawbacks. Technology helps us to learn better, learn more, be safer, healthier, and more connected.
If you have ever communicated your plans to your parents over the phone or submitted an assignment to your teacher through an e-mail you have used the convenience of communications technology. We live worlds away from the time where we could only talk to other people face to face and it has allowed us …show more content…
I consider not having to remember phone numbers as a major benefit of technology. Even though we have all but stopped remembering them we are now able to store hundreds more in our phone and computers and can take them anywhere, which is incredible. With modern technology we now have so many answers in our hands, we are only one google search away from almost any answer or skill on the internet. Thanks to computers and smartphones it makes it possible to access all of this information from almost …show more content…
Technology saves lives through things as simple as a 911 call, to complex rescue missions. It is estimated that 70% of all 911 calls are done on cell phones. Thanks to cell phones, many lives have been saved because of their quick and easy accessibility. Before cell phones if your car broke down on the highway you waited for someone to come by or hopefully a neighbor to come along to give you a ride. Not very safe considering that not all people have the best intentions. Cell phones can also play a huge role in rescue missions. Cell phones can be used as GPS trackers, flashlights, cameras, and as a compass. All of these tools help people survive the worst scenarios and help rescuers find
If you have ever communicated your plans to your parents over the phone or submitted an assignment to your teacher through an e-mail you have used the convenience of communications technology. We live worlds away from the time where we could only talk to other people face to face and it has allowed us …show more content…
I consider not having to remember phone numbers as a major benefit of technology. Even though we have all but stopped remembering them we are now able to store hundreds more in our phone and computers and can take them anywhere, which is incredible. With modern technology we now have so many answers in our hands, we are only one google search away from almost any answer or skill on the internet. Thanks to computers and smartphones it makes it possible to access all of this information from almost …show more content…
Technology saves lives through things as simple as a 911 call, to complex rescue missions. It is estimated that 70% of all 911 calls are done on cell phones. Thanks to cell phones, many lives have been saved because of their quick and easy accessibility. Before cell phones if your car broke down on the highway you waited for someone to come by or hopefully a neighbor to come along to give you a ride. Not very safe considering that not all people have the best intentions. Cell phones can also play a huge role in rescue missions. Cell phones can be used as GPS trackers, flashlights, cameras, and as a compass. All of these tools help people survive the worst scenarios and help rescuers find