Impact of Technology

By: Aisha Azam & Aima

Iram

What is Technology?
Development of systematic techniques
Process of designing tools
Programs and devices used to ease our day to day lives
Progression of humanities, sciences, and the arts

History of Technology

Originated from the Greek language

Appeared in the English language in the 17th century

Technology is a combination of the Greektechn, art, craft,

withlogos, word, speech,
It started trending and has been on the rise since the 20th century
By mid century, the term was thought of as a method of
manipulating the environment

What is the Impact?

Has both positive and negative effects
Effects society as a whole as well as each individual
Various different impacts on business
Enhancement of working conditions in workplaces as well as homes
Advancement of basic utilities
Dealing with all sorts and sizes of information

NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF TECHNOLOGY

Distracted Driving

Exposure to technological devices while driving

Teens are most likely to be on a cellular device while driving

People are becoming less social with real conversations

People are turning to their technical appliances instead of

communicating realistically through a face to face conversation

Numerous fatal injuries/problems are being faced by several people

due to distracted driving

Social Media Crisis

Deterioration of various languages
Cyber bullying
Inappropriate messaging
Easy distractions
Increased stalking
Hackers are on the rise
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Dependency
Takes away human workers
Humans are now less valuable and overruled by technology
People rely too much on technological equipment
Humans become helpless if a problem occurs
Wifi glitches take away some people's social life
People become less self-reliant

Fraud

Plagiarism is often committed

Exposure of passwords and pass locks
Lack of privacy
Spreading of viruses in software and programs
Fake online browsing websites
Exploitation of people through various programs
Cyber crime
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DID YOU KNOW

THAT...
Technology began when simple tools were created
When necessities were made easily accessible

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POSITIVE ASPECTS OF TECHNOLOGY

Added leisure time
Less hours of work
Raised standard of
living
Created more jobs

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DID YOU KNOW

THAT...

Thomas Edison is usually credited for inventing the motion

picture
Combined others ideas

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Medical Improvement
Improved medicine and medical equipment
Reduced the effects of natural catastrophes (warning
systems)
Increased human life span
Healthier life

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DID YOU KNOW

THAT...
ENIAC created on February 15, 1946

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Stay Connected
News
Emails instead of mail
Messenger
Snapchat
Skype
Whats App
Instagram
Readily communicate
Travel quickly, anywhere
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Organization

Calendar/ Reminder apps

Alarms
Notes app
You dont have to carry
everything around

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DID YOU KNOW

THAT...
Successive photography of actual movement was not
achieved until 1877

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