Technology - Boon or Ban

 Technology - A Boon Or Ban

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Experts are debating on this topic for years. Also, the technology covered a long way to make human life easier but the negative aspect of it can’t be ignored. Over the years technological advancement has caused a severe rise in Pollution . Also, pollution has become a major cause of many health issues. Besides, it has cut off people from society rather than connecting them. Above all, it has taken away many jobs from the workers class.

Familiarity between Technology and Science

As they are completely different fields but they are interdependent on each other. Also, it is due to Science contribution we can create new innovation and build new technological tools. Apart from that, the research conducted in laboratories contributes a lot to the development of technologies. On the other hand, technology extends the agenda of science.

HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY

The term technology is derived from the ancient Greek words “techne” and “logos”, which translates to “art, craft” and “word, speech” respectively. The term was used for the first time in the 17th century, and it was denoted to mean “a discussion of the applied arts”. However, with the industrial movement beginning in the 20th century, the term “technology” was used to represent a range of processes and techniques, in addition to machinery and tools. Over time, the term was used to associate scientific progress and breakthroughs in various disciplines.

Technological Advancements

The Renaissance, which occurred from the 14th to 17th centuries in Europe, marked a surge of interest in literature, arts and science. Most of today’s fundamental principles and the basis for many inventions were established during that time. For instance, renowned scientists, astronomers and inventors such as Leonardo da Vinci, Nicolaus Copernicus, Rene Descartes, Blaise Pascal, all lived during this time period. These individuals contributed many principles, theories and ideas that would become the basis for all the things we have in our world today.

The next big leap in technological advancement came during the Industrial Revolution, which began in the 1760s. This movement gave birth to many inventions such as the steam engine, the Spinning Jenny, the power loom and the electrical telegraph. When the world plunged into the two world wars, technological progress skyrocketed. This is because if any national had technological superiority, it could mean the difference between life and death. World War II, in particular, spawned countless innovations and inventions. The most significant inventions include the jet engine, synthetic rubber, radar, helicopters and penicillin.

Technology has been improved and updated on a very vast and wide scale in a small span of time. Progress with improvements in artificial intelligence (AI) is remarkable. I think some science fiction movies are great sources to understand how AI can transform the future and the world. It gives us a small indication of how it will get better in the coming decades.

It can wipe out people’s jobs!

Technology helps us improve our lives and make things easier. However, there are two sides to everything. Undoubtedly, AI will grow further, but I am sure it will have both a positive and a negative impact on the world. I cannot stop myself from agreeing that yes, while Artificial Intelligence is going to make life easier with all the advanced gadgets, but what about human beings? Where will we go? Are jobs going to exit? Will they stay secure? Will the ‘human touch’ still be important or will technology take over everything?

There are some aspects to be wary of

Recently when I visited Hong Kong, a technologically advanced country, I was overwhelmed and worried. I saw a combination of science and technology being incorporated into one’s daily life. There were fewer human beings being employed, more robots and machines and great use of science and artificial intelligence.

Every single individual had a device in hand and had their head bowed all the time. Things are easily available at the fingertips. Language is no longer a problem, in a new place or country, as we have Google Translate and other applications. We have driverless cars, trains, automobiles and much more. This is proof of how technology is already overtaking the planet.

I still have confidence that Artificial Intelligence, hopefully, cannot replace human beings or overtake their role in the world. It can be used to aid current functioning and be employed for security and defence strategies within and between the countries.

At the same time, if we compare, the last 10 years have been fruitful and a game changer for the planet. Before people hardly were aware of new aspects in life but now through social media, businesses are also increased and promoted giving a fair amount of profits. It gives us an opportunity to create something incredible.