Entry #4 The Impacts of Technology

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    Technology is now something that is incorporated into our daily lives as well as all around the world. It has been integrated into society and parts of culture. The impacts of technology may vary to who you ask and what their point of view is on technology as a whole, what do you think about technology? Is it good or bad or possibly both? I think it depends on how it's used and when used correctly it can be a great thing for us as a society or as an individual. 

    8 reasons for the positive impact of technology on human life
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 Connecting and getting to know people is a huge part of technology it makes it easier to bring people together. Whether that person is in another room or across the world the use of technology and social media has made it easier to bring people together and feel not so alone. It makes it easier to feel closer or more connected to that person. It has also tremendously helped with engaging conversations, making new experiences, and trying out new things. In Linkedin it goes into more detail about the positive impacts technology has had on society as a whole and the ways it has brought people together. Reading about all the other ways technology has changed our lives can you relate to some of the options listed? 
 
   22 Surprisingly Positive Effects of Technology on Mental Health — Etactics
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    The use of technology may have an impact on society and groups of people but as well as individuals.  It can make mundane tasks a lot easier, easier access to different sources of entertainment, and has even helped individuals feel safer. In the article Switchliving it goes over many more ways individuals can and have benefited from the use of technology. 

    Whatever your thoughts may be on how impactful technology is on society and individuals one thing for sure is that if used in a positive way it can lead to a positive impact. It has changed the way we communicate, act, or do basic tasks and with time it continues to impact society and individuals. It helps bring people together, create new experiences, be a mental health booster, or just make life easier. 
    

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  1. Prof. MurphyNovember 6, 2023 at 10:48 AM

    Relevant and timely topic; technology is defintely not going anywhere!

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