Technology in different fields

Technology in Different Fields

Roles of Modern Technology

Modern technology has brought immense change in civilization in several ways. Humans have always endeavored to be on a pathway of progression. With the help of technology, the 20th and 21st century has witnessed the biggest number of advancements that brought big change in the way people work, live, study and play. Can you even imagine, what life would be like if there wouldn’t have been any advancement of technology. Thus, mankind should realize the importance and reliance of technology.

Communication

One of the places where recent technology played a very important role is in the world of communication. Previously, communication with people outside your home, city or country was quite a tough procedure creating the need of physical letter along with a lot of patience. However, the invention of internet lowered down the gaps between cities, countries and made communication of the planet almost instant. Technology has also enhanced human’s connectivity. With the launch of smartphones, cellphones, you are connected with your loved ones in a global communication network.

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According to the reading, how did people supply the need of communication previously?

Education

• Another section where internet and computers have left a significant mark is in the field of education. Computers are capable of storing big amount of data in a small storage space, lowering down the need of CDs, books and notebooks. Internet serves as a giant source for learning, connecting millions of informational websites together and permitting the curiosity to search for almost any and every topic one can imagine.

• A single computer has the potential to store hundreds of educational games, audio and informative video lessons as well as offer access to a giant source of knowledge for all. Even in schools, virtual whiteboards have replaced blackboards permitting the teachers to render interactive content for kids and play educational movies without any needs of setting up a projector.

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What lowered the need of CDs, books and notebooks? (The answer is neither computer nor internet)

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What do computers store that is helpful in terms of kowledge? Name 3

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What were blackboards replaced by?

Health

Technology has also played a vital role in the healthcare industry. Development in diagnostic equipment permits the physicians to detect disease and its condition in the primary stage only, increasing the chances of a successful cure and save lives. Development in medical and vaccinations have also been highly effective, nearly eliminating diseases like smallpox, diphtheria and measles which were once giant epidemics. Recent medicines also permit patients to handle chronic conditions that were once devastating and life-threatening, like hypertensions and diabetes. Technological innovations in medications also helped in expanding lifespans of people and improvise the quality of life for people globally.

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Name two epidemics that have almost been eliminated entirely.

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Lifespan has expanded because of technological innovations.

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Productivity

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Computers are unable to solve complicated math problems making the productivity higher.

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Computers allow workers to have a better working environment.

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