impact of technology on modern society
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I mention below the impact of technology, starting from Science (all sciences) to role of technology to society.
Science establishes the relationships among various
substances and objects in this world in various conditions. Behavior of various substances and changes in
them is explained by principles of science.
Science identifies properties of materials and nature. The way to
generate electricity is identified by science principle : electromagnetic
induction, for example.
Technology is the a standardized method of realizing a formula using a class of
materials, and a particular technique related to precision or
production. So a particular technology is employed in manufacturing
& engineering of electricity generation or distribution. Similarly,
if a new semiconductor material is found better than Silicon, or, a more precise
way of making a more complex electronic chip is known by physics, then a
suitable technology is required to manufacture it.
The manufactured products are used for the benefit of the society
and the people. The people accept the product and its technology or
reject it depending on convenience and cost. Then technology is improved
to bring another product to satisfy the people.
The science (and research), technology (new or improved),
engineering and society (use, accept/reject) cycle continues for ever in the
world. Huge mainframe computers to small laptops are made by this cycle
of activities by generations of people.
Role of technology towards modern society is to build better quality, more efficient, more convenient, safer and more pleasing and more satisfying products in an optimum way. Role of technology is to find a new way to make products and methods cheaper and to make available products which are only on paper.
Role of technology is continuous improvement in the life of people in a society and continuous improvement in products and services.