Technology and Its Impacts on Society

Introduction replaces capture been described as essential functions to hu troops life in the alliance. Changes argon inevitable as man and the society continue to exist. applied science and inventions argon spearheaded by man and interact with the society to bring about the necessary favorable changes. distri merelyively year, various scientific inventions that are embraced which leads to their steadily increasing impacts on the social aspects within the society.Tech noogy advancement in that respectfore has become essential in ca use up the society as it has traversed practical(prenominal)ly all aspects of tender beings life. Technological innovations are responsible for the new social themes being experienced within the unexampled society. It is therefore important to note that new technologies will impact on the choices we make, how we lead our lives, and on how we interact with others. The mesh and the mass media in exceptional devour led to far reaching implicat ions especially in matters to do with inter-personal conversation and the general sociological aspect within the society.This paper shall centering on how technological advances have impacted on the society and interpersonal discourse.The Inter top and Mass mediaIn the recent past, the use of the mesh has drastically increased. Studies have sh possess that in the case of the United States, which is the cosmoss conduct nation in net use, the internet use had risen from 66% to 73% in 20061. In the survey, it was revealed that about 70% of adult Americans were internet users. though the United States is the worlds leader in internet use, other countries around the world are quickly adapting the trend and the internet use has gained considerably. It is no wonder that e- intercourses are being incorporated as crucial in outcomeing behavioural and social changes within the society2.Internet has disregarded geographic distances and se parity bittions in this new world order, as bord ers no hankerer have great impact on limiting packs activities. volume are encouraged to participate and contribute on different aspects which have drawn different experiences and pooled resources together. Actions and reactions have become instantaneous in profit and this has made internet to be more gratifying and attractive. The resultant effect is that internet has impacted our society in almost all areas of human endeavours.The problem is that the impact has been both positive and negative and as such(prenominal), attention has been advocated as a means in which citizens should approach the internet3. In matters of communication, technological advancement has been experienced in immeasurable quantities. There have been horrible developments in the mass media industry including TV, radio, newspapers, teleph angiotensin-converting enzyme and wireless gadgets that have facilitated the communication surrounded by individuals. Advance research has led to development of space t echnologies and satellites which are used for communication thereby adding to the sophistication of the industry. The geographical distance between individuals is no longer an issue as the engine room has come to carry through the gap4.The Impacts of the internet and mass media on the societyIt is a matter of incident that easy access to the internet, which includes the availability of personal computers with rather cheap prices, introduction of reliable internet services and establishment of internet cafes has changed the nature of peoples connection to each other in their social field. carnal proximity is no longer an essential in communication to one another instance to face. Technology has made it easier for rapid connections across long distances and people are now in a position to pull through electronic mails that are transmitted virtually immediately throughout the globe5.Eskicumali argues that there are various aspects of the lives of individuals, especially the y oung people which have been neutered by the internet. The basic nature of their relationships with one another has been greatly captivated by the internet. This is due to the reason that there has been a global diffusion of data and communication technologies that has expanded the domain of absent presence which in fling has resulted to an erosion of face to face community centred relationships6. The internet has created new eccentric person of social relations and virtual communities that has not been stimulateed ever since.These virtual communities are social network of individuals who interact through specific media, and potentially crossing geographical and political boundaries, so as to pursue common goals and interests. The internet has in like manner impacted the social system in form of communication7. There is diversity in the internet-mediated communication which is displayed in different empyreans such as politics, art, family, and mass media among others. It has become the bearer of different kinds of communication. This is due to several(prenominal) features of internets technical and textual structure which has promised to have a crucial impact on communication8.Technology is said to be providing a link up between individuals located at different parts of the world but at the very(prenominal) time, it can be argued that the same technology is creating enclaves for these same individuals. The use of technology can lead to situations whereby individuals find themselves glued to the use of modern technology and having little or no time to authorise with others. The internet in particular has led to the development of social network sites which alienates individuals from socializing with their close friends and relatives as they are glued to chat-rooms with distant friends9.Interpersonal communicationTechnology can be used to either enhance or inhibit whatever given aspect of human life. It is however the interpersonal communication tha t would feel the effects of technology first. Historically, the modes of communication have been changing over time in line with the evolution of the society. People sprinkle in various parts of the world and verbal communication was modify to letter writing so as ensure that there was communication. Individuals came with inventions on how to carry out the conversation as well as scripted communication amongst two members that were geographically apart. The rally came up and most individuals thinking that now the other forms of communication would become obsolete10.With family and friends relocating to different parts of the globe, the telephone technology came in as a blessing in ensuring that family and friends could dummy up stay in touch irrespective of the geographical barriers. The advent of computers has simplify communication even further by bringing to the forefront the imagination of instant messaging between individuals who are millions of miles apart11. It should be noted that any advancement of technology in communication does not replace the live one as each is capable of surviving by its own rules providing various options to the individuals.The impact of technology on the interpersonal communication has also come with its demerits. Individuals have tended to side with the use of technology in communicating hence loosing on the personal touch which is very essential in the communication process. Technology has provided room for individuals to loose the art of effective communication which can only be realized through face to face communication. This is accomplished by body language, eye contact, and any other discernable feature when communicating. social cowards are able to hide behind technology to air their disagreements as the technology offers some sort of false star of security and ambiguity12.ConclusionThe advancement in technology is often meant to better the lives of human beings. Nevertheless, the impacts of technological ad vancement come in two folds advantages and disadvantages. What is important though is to look at the differences between the advantages and the disadvantages in order to evaluate the net effect of the technology on human society. The advancement that has been made in the communication sector is great and has had far reaching impacts on the society in general. The internet in particular has led to critical impacts in the sharing of information as well as reducing the world into a global village where communication becomes instantaneous irrespective of the geographical distance between the communicating parties.With advancement in technology, interpersonal communication has been greatly affected since individuals have turned to the faceless technology to communicate. This has had its merits and demerits. Though technology has eased the communication, the effectiveness of the communication has greatly been hampered. Though technology has two sides just like any other issue that whitet horn come up in the society, its merits especially in the communication sector are greater than the associated disadvantages. Technology is here to stay and it is bound to influence virtually all aspects of our lives. The internet for instance is ubiquitous in customary life and its impacts are far from over given that technology is commonly cumulative.BibliographyBergschneider, veronica. Technologys influence on interpersonal communication, (2010). Retrieved on twentieth may 2010 fromhttp//www.helium.com/items/1567920-technology-for-communicatingEskicumali, Ahmet. The cause of Internet Cafes on Social Change in joker The fictitious character of Hendek. The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, (2010). vol.9, no. 2, pp. 1-9Friedenfels, Roxanne. Social Change An Anthology. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 1882289595, 9781882289592, (1998).Kedem, Carmella. 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