The advantages and disadvantages of ever-increasing use of technology

The advent of modern technology, such as computers, smartphones, other gadgets and, of course, the Internet are considered to be one of the greatest events that ever happened in our world. It has already revolutionized our lives more than anything we have invented so far and nowadays it is hardly possible to imagine our everyday life without it.

With a doubt, a significant advantage of such technology is that It’s time-saving, making all kinds of work more effective and easier. Almost each of our sciences and industries make use of it, for example in factories computers control assembly lines and in hospitals: certain extremely difficult and precise operations such as heart, brain, and other surgeries. However, with the computer technology stimulating technological progress, it cannot be denied that it is one of the main causes of people getting unemployed. A lot of people lose their job because computers just don’t need a rest, have proven to work faster and longer, etc. Moreover, computers often have bugs in the system, which cannot always be fixed properly.

Another benefit of modern technology is the invention of the Internet, which has become nowadays the most important source of viewing, sharing and receiving information. Moreover, for students it’s a good opportunity to increase their knowledge and develop their research skills. As for me, for example, I use the Internet to search for new information, send messages, chat with my friends, play games, and much more. Nevertheless, there is also another side of the issue. Information available via the Internet is not always verified and controlled and thus children have an access to resources containing materials exclusively for adults. What is more, children become technologically addicted, so it’s easy for them to lose a contact with the real life being on the Internet for long hours. Furthermore, spending too much time in front of a screen results in weakness of sight, pain in the back or defects in the spine.

The fact that computer technology offer us unlimited possibilities is also an important advantage. It provides us with an access to all necessary information, as well as enables us to do shopping, find work, buy a ticket or contact our friends quickly and easily. On the other hand, the number of cybercrimes is still increasing, which has the risk of your information to be stolen. The article by Nohe, Patrick. “2018 Cybercrime Statistics: A Closer Look at the ‘Web of Profit.’” Hashed Out by The SSL Store™, 27 Sept. 2018, www.thesslstore.com/blog/2018-cybercrime-statistics/ explains the phenomenon of a "сybercrime platform", points to the reasons of such crimes, and shows the statistics of it.

To sum up, it is obvious that modern technology has either advantages and disadvantages. Nowadays, it’s almost possible to satisfy all our needs since computers are becoming faster and better every year.  Yet, we must remember that however useful all these gadgets might be, they should only improve our lives, not replace them.