What negative sides did technology bring into our society?
There is no denying that technology brought about many benefits to our lives. It made our life simpler and our works easier. With every advancement of technology comes also comfort.
However, technology brought about not just good but also harm. With the positive things technology has brought, there are also countless negative impacts it also brings.
One of such is laziness and procrastination. Before, phones are primarily used for communication,i.e. calls and texts. However, with the advancement of technology, phones are no longer for communications only. Before, we can only play video games using computers and laptops. Computers and laptops are quite expensive back then. So basically, only those who can afford can play video games. However, when android devices and IOS devices were made, the functionality which can only be found in computers can now be found in smartphones. And, low-end smartphones can now easily be afforded by common men. With these, people nowadays become lazy because there attention are fixed to their phones. They tend to procrastinate or postpone their tasks because they are busy in front of their smartphones.
Another thing, before we were able to buy a washing machine, we hand wash our laundry. However, after we were able to buy one, we were very dependent to it. Due to our dependence to the machine, sometimes, during brownouts, our clothes are left unwashed.
Another negative thing technology brought is the proliferation of Fake News. When someone posts fake news over social media, it can be seen instantly by almost everyone. Then another someone shares it. When many people talk about it, even if it is fake news, it becomes true.
Another thing, gossips are now digital.
I know that technology has brought so much comfort to our lives but we should also not overlook the damage it can do to us. As much as possible, be responsible.
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