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¶ … statistics and analyzing why this happening. Once this occurs, is when we will offer insights that will help everyone to see the role that computers are playing in the real world.
Over the last 70 years, computers have become a vital part of daily life. The reason why, is because these machines have been shown to be effective in dealing with a host of challenges regarding: the storage, retrieval and mathematical calculations of different pieces of data. This has reduced the amounts of space that are used to store this information on paper and it has increased productivity. Once this took place, is when this tool began to improve an organizations ability to compete in global markets.
Then, in the 1970's is when shift took place with private individuals wanting to become involved in various aspects of computers. This led to the development of the personal computer (PC) and the creation of a universal operating system that improved the ability of these machines to communicate with each other. Once this occurred, is when there was a long-term shift, with computers playing a central role in everyone's lives. As a result, the use computers have become an essential part of what society needs to communicate and stay informed.
Evidence of this can be seen by looking no further than the below table which is illustrating the total amount of computer ownership in households based upon the age demographics.
Computer Ownership in U.S. Households (in millions)
Age
Total Number of Households
Under 25-year-old
6,635
25 -- 34
19,811
35 -- 44
22,180
45-54
25,034
55 and over
45,636
Total
119,926
("Computer and Internet Usage," 2009)
These different figures are illustrating how the majority of American households are using computers to be entertained and stay informed. This is significant, because it is showing how PC's have become a major part of everyone's lives. To fully...
Once this occurs, is when we can be able to determine if society has become too dependent upon computers.
The Use of Computers by Consumers
Since the mid-1990's there has been a shift in consumer psychology. What is happening is technology has advanced to the point that many machines are: smaller, more powerful and cheaper. These factors allowed the general public to afford purchasing a host of personal computers. As time has gone by the speed, memory and capabilities of these devices have become more advanced. This has allowed the consumers to be able to use their computers for entertainment, shopping and to stay informed. Over the course of time, this has created situation where larger numbers of households are spending longer hours on their computers. A good example of this can be seen by looking at the below table for household Internet usage.
Household Internet Usage (in millions)
Demographic
Amount
Percentage
Under 25-year-old
4,443
67.0%
25 -- 34
14,707
74.2%
35 -- 44
17,249
77.8%
45 -- 54
18,982
75.8%
55 and over
26,558
58.2%
Total
81,939
68.7%
("Computer and Internet Usage," 2009)
These figures are important, because they are showing how the majority of households have Internet access available. This is changing the way that most people are living their lives, with computers and the Internet playing a central role. Over the course of time, this has created situations where an individual would rather stay on the computer vs. conducting some kind of face-to-face communication. Instead, most people have begun to use social networking, texting, email and instant messaging to speak with one another.…
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