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Some people claim that the disadvantages of high technology are more than the benefits that it can give. It does not only makes life complex but it is contributory to environmental degradation.
To mention, even just three types of popular and prominent technologies or devices now-a-days, one can determine whether or not, these are more than beneficial or detrimental, not just for a particular person but for all:
Cellphones
You can call anywhere in the world, so convenient, unlike in the old days where you still have to look for a long distance telephone outlet just to reach people. By the use of cellphones, one can even keep track of their families and friends, also, use internet with your mobile phones too.
However, cellphone bills can also become a nightmare if one does not know how to control its use. With the so many features in a cellphone these days, one can be tempted to use it not just from a simple text or call but with the internet too, together with the so many subscriptions that it offers to a user, that, if one is not careful, chances are, high rates of consumption can occur.
Cellphone trackers can be abused and may tend to control somebody. It causes many accidents in the road and some studies also point to these mobile phones the risk of brain tumors and other illnesses which are now subject to further research.
It is also said that the emissions from the metals and materials contained in a cellphone can be hazardous to the environment if not disposed properly. Though, these are still subject to deeper studies.
Computers
Computers expedites and facilitates works in every offices, specially those who have the capacity and capabilities to acquire the same. It became the most important tool in writing, computing, designing, searching & researching, communicating, news reporting, advertising, & etc.
It even catered almost all of the office works, that the necessity for a human person to be employed has diminished. It made the world narrower or smaller in terms of reaching out. In the past, these are only seen in James Bond movies, but now, it’s quite a reality.
While, with all these advantages, computers also has many identified adverse effects not only in peoples lives but most importantly to the environment. Just like, cellphones, computers, emits gases and radiations that can cause detrimental effects to ones mind and body, and the environment too.
Motor Cars/Vehicles
Majority of the motor cars or vehicles these days provides convenience to people, transporting them with such comfort and speed, from one place to another. It boosts our economy as it can deliver goods and services faster than before. It likewise, gives a higher standard of living to individuals, families and even localities.
However, along with these advantages, pollution, traffic jams, higher expenditures, and foremost its gas emissions with very high detrimental effects to human bodies and the environment or has great contribution to global warming (greenhouse effects), resulting in unprecedented calamities and weather disturbance, claiming thousands of lives from time to time.
Now, with just a few of these examples, how can one say that with the advancement of technolocy, can it really be considered a success and an advantage, or is it otherwise?
