Influence of Technological Progress on the Cotemporary World
Autor: goude2017 • June 13, 2018 • 1,142 Words (5 Pages) • 566 Views
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It is impossible to look down upon the existence of the material progress as every individual is protected and surrounded by it every day everywhere he goes. The material progress comes as an outcome of the technological advancements in many spheres. Research indicates that people currently live longer than before and this is a product of technology and its development. It is hard to debate on that since technology has saved several lives and honestly, people live healthier and longer compared to before. Most terrible diseases like Cancer and AIDS are easy to manage due to technology, and people can cope well with them and live long. Several years ago, many people didn’t understand what they were suffering from; millions died since they never knew that some disease were infectious and were spread through the tactile contact (Türk & Liedtke, 2014).
A human being is a part of the ecological formation of the planet earth and has to survive. Technology plays a role in preventing humanity from dying and lengthens its existence. If it is not true, then why people in our society who lacks access to technology because of the financial constraints are less healthy and die early? Development and technology are the keys to the future life of humanity. It is high time we stop denying technology and accept the full benefits and the advancements that it comes with it.
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