A speech on how science or technology can misused in different ways by which we may lose our greatest wealth of health to be presented on your schools sciece day celebration
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Good morning everyone present. I feel immensely privileged to have got the opportunity to express my views on 'Misuse of Technology'. You must have been familiar with the word 'atrophy'. If not, the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary defines it as: 'the condition of losing flesh, muscle, strength, etc. in part of the body because it is not being used or because it does not have enough blood.' Man's increasing dependence on technology has literally atrophied his intelligence. Not only intelligence, the effect of technology is visible on all aspects of his life. Machines, gadgets, vehicles, smart-phones, tabs, laptops, ac, blower, geyser, and whatnot, man cannot live for a second without technology.
As a consequence, he has become physically, mentally, socially, spiritually, emotionally weak! He is using less and less mind and body now owing to the computers, smart phones, tabs, etc. Mental activities, such as mathematical calculations, reading for pleasure, pondering over abstract concepts of sciences, literature, etc. are conducive to healthy growth of neurons. However, owing to technology and internet, his preferences have changed. He prefers watching movies, playing video games, and interacting with friends on social-networking cites.
More and more young children are facing issues with their academics. The teachers are complaining poor academic performances of their students. Poor spelling, bad hand-writing, inability to focus on studies, poor grades, etc, are causing concern to both the teachers and parents. These technological gadgets with internet connection facilities are doing the real damage.
The present signs of his decadence do not augur well! If this over dependence on technology is not checked, our children may become imbecile, utterly incapable of surviving any longer on this planet. The ever increasing indexes of patients in the hospitals of the world is a red Not only intelligence, dependence on technology is making humans physically weaker also. We must learn to use technology wisely and appropriately. After all excess of everything is always bad! Let's use technology wisely, not foolishly!
Dear friends, as you all know today we are celebrating science day. On this occasion I wish to congratulate our scientists for the great progress they have made and for the great facilities they have provided to us in the field of science and technology.
But I would also like to bring to your notice that the impact of the modern transport and telecommunication is not very good for the environment. Its influence on the rural and urban population is also not very conducive.
The transportation system creates air pollution and contributes to global warming. As you are aware, many environmentalists are asking for a transition from air and road to rail and human powered transport. There is a need to increase transport electrification and energy efficiency.
The negative impact on health is also a matter of concern. Recent studies have shown that noise and carbon monoxide emissions have direct and indirect effects which are harmful.
As you know technology brings prosperity but at the same time has some undesirable side effects. Here I would like to mention some of the ill effects brought about by the world's obsession with tech toys.
Electronic waste which is also known as e-waste is created when people discard the electronic products which are nearing their end of life, like cell phones, computers, TV sets and other electronic goods. This kind of waste is considered harmful to the environment on varying levels. It contains toxins like lead, mercury and lithium. When these goods are thrown away these toxins get released into the environment and cause damage to the earth.
So science
or technology needs to be utilized in the proper way.