How does technology affect our society
Technology can have positive and negative impact on social
interactions. With the proliferation of technologies that are able to
overcome the obstacles of time and space (e.g., airplanes, cars, the
Internet), one would...
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How does technology affect our society
Technology can have positive and negative impact on social
interactions. With the proliferation of technologies that are able to
overcome the obstacles of time and space (e.g., airplanes, cars, the
Internet), one would think that these tools would be used to gain an
understanding of other cultures, meet people all over the world, maintain
and strengthen familial relationships, communicate effectively with
others, and help people to become more socially adept. However, some
technological advances cause people to be distracted, overly stressed,
and increasingly isolated. Many people are involved in an abundant
number of relationships through technology, but sometimes the quantity
of these associations leaves people feeling qualitatively empty.
Obviously, technology has had a profound impact on what it means to be
social.
Society is likely on the cusp of a social revolution, during which it will
be important to redefine socially appropriate and accep
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