Technologies the One Thing That Clearly Defines

¶ … Technologies

The one thing that clearly defines our modern world is technological revolution. People around the globe stand to benefit from manifold advantages of technologies in all realms of our personal and professional lives. While the opponents of this great technological revolution have some very valid and sound arguments in favor of their stance, I personally believe that no technology can ever be solely negative in nature, it all depends on the way we use it since technologies are primarily meant to benefit mankind. In my assessment of the impact of technologies, I have found that its advantages significantly outweigh its disadvantages.

Technologies have definitely had a positive impact on our personal lives. Internet, telephone, television and such other technologies have dramatically changed our lives so much so that a life without them is inconceivable. These technologies have enhanced quality of our lives by sharing our workload and helping us achieve more in less time. Similarly communication has become easier too with emails, telephone, and chatting and voice conferencing. Distances between loved ones have shrunk visibly with the help of modern communication facilities and the concept of global village is making more sense now with the entire world getting smaller and closer because of these communication methods. Apart from communication, new technologies have also given us greater access to information on all kinds of topics. Internet for example has made it possible to conduct thorough research into any subject without having to leave our homes.

Apart from personal lives, modern technologies have left a positive impression on other areas of our lives and on various sectors including medicine, agriculture, architecture etc. Medicine is one of those fields where technologies have brought about a major revolution since it is because of modern facilities that we are now in a better position to save more lives and to conduct thorough research in previously inaccessible fields. For example, the research into human DNA has introduced us a new world of possibilities as scientists now claim to have sufficient knowledge to prevent some previously complicated and untreatable diseases. Research into human genome has given hope to those with negative medical family histories. Technologies in medicine has allowed for genetic manipulation which can help replace a faulty gene with a healthy one thus giving everyone a chance to enjoy a healthy life. Other technologies including discoveries of life saving drugs and better sterilization procedures have become possible with the help of technological facilities.

Another important area where technologies have made a huge difference is the corporate world. Technologies have changed the way we do business and corporate world can no longer survive without incorporating and adopting latest technologies. With the help of modern technologies, supply chain, inventory, customer relations and all other aspects of business can be handled more efficiently. Some of our most important firms today exist because of this great technological revolution such as Amazon and eBay. Customers now enjoy the ease of shopping online and all major companies believe it is not possible to survive without a significant Web presence, which shows how technologies rule our corporate world and make life easier for both customers and suppliers. Harry Albert (2001) concurs, "The power of the Internet has freed traditional brick-and-mortar businesses from their geographic trade restrictions and time-consuming selling processes. It has enabled manufacturers and distributors the chance to make special offers, update prices, refresh product information and provide market news in real-time. Once buyers find what they need, they are only a few mouse clicks away from ordering products online. This newfound efficiency has enabled sellers to streamline their operations and reduce transaction costs."