The evolvement of
technology in the recent past cannot be ignored. From big machines that
occupied large spaces to hand-held computers and phones, the transition has
been massive. Gone are the days when one had to be physically present, it is
now a virtual world where we can attend meetings at the comfort of our homes. The
future of work is speedily heading online and office work is almost paperless,
thanks to technology. All said and done, the world would still be in the dark
without technology.
For
the youth, creativity has found a marketplace due to technological advances.
Unlike the past where the only place one could be entertained was from the
strategically positioned television set, entertainment is now mobile. This has
seen the rise of uncountable artists, especially on social media. Apart from
entertaining their followers and fans, these platforms are used as a source of
income. Women also have not been left behind.
Stay at home mums can now work at their own pleasure, deciding the best
timeliness for them. Persons with disabilities have also benefited a great deal.
Those with mobility disadvantages are benefiting from specifically designed machinery
for them. Technology has seen that no human is limited, with a lot of
opportunities for the abled differently. Learning has been brought closer to those with
interest, just a click away.
Every
city has its own madman as the adage goes. With all the good things and worth celebrating
victories that technology has brought about, there are some ills that come with
it. Due to unregulated content on social media, the youth are mostly affected
by content of low moral value. Cyberbullying has also been on the rise, with
body-shaming especially against women taking the lead. Peer pressure has led
people into living lives they cannot afford for likes and social media show
off. Generally speaking, however, technology has done more good than harm in
the lives of youths, women, and people with disabilities.
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