Write an Essay on topic - Increasing Computerization Would lead to the Creation of a Dehumanized Society.
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Increased computerization would lead to the creation of a dehumanized society
In the early 1970s,when the world was applauding one of the greatest inventions of the mankind -"The Computers",little did they know that the then huge fellow could gradually transform their lives either for better or for worse!Charles Babbage, its inventor had spent sleepless nights in bringing out this machine whose sole purpose was to make calculations simple.But today it has caused more complexity than simplicity.Owning a computer which was once considered to be a costly affair has now become a layman's tool which came to be called as a' Personal Computer'.
Name the place and you will find its Usage! Computers form the heart of consultancies, banking, retail stores, supermarkets, household, ticket booking centres, schools, video games, animation centres, government offices etc. It also controls one of the most dangerous tasks like nuclear power plants! Computers are exercising their greatest control over the world through IT and BPO.Thus world is heading towards greater computerization with the motto-' No computers ,no World'. Computer mania is spreading worldwide.But its a sad thing to notice that with the increasing number of night shifts in the call centres and staring at the computers the whole day with the headphones on, have caused several alterations in the humans biologically and psychologically.For example, obesity, cardiac diseases, constant glaring at the monitor causing eye disorders, excessive use of headphones causing ear disorders, unchecked use of laptops causing infertility in males, stress associated with the hectic job leading to depression, social isolation, restlessness and list goes on and on.
Nowadays all transactions happen over computers. Working on computers are leading to a sedentary lifestyle. A daily dose of computers along with internet has become a ritual in every household which they perform consistently. Especially after the advent of social networking sites like facebook, orkut, twitter, both children and adults have become addicted to it.These networking sites have replaced all the outdoor games and children now prefer to stay indoors and play games over their computers rather than mingling and playing with the other children outdoors. This is causing a highly dehumanized environment in the society. These networking sites, in the name of creating a virtual social network have reduced our live interactions with people around us. One feels better to talk to some unknown friend in an unknown country than to sit and talk with their own parents, friends, siblings and relatives.
The advent of webcam has been a commendable contribution. But if analyzed closely, it has actually widened the already existent physical gap between people in different countries. Earlier, people who migrated to foreign lands used to crave to meet their parents and relatives. But now, with the advent of video calls over yahoo, gmail, skype etc, people hardly feel the need for meeting them in person. This is the case in every residence. Computers and related technologies have slowly started to alter human relations, their urge for personal contact, social gatherings and interactions. During the early days, before the advent of gramophone, radio or television, people used to come out in the evenings after finishing their day's work to their satisfaction and socialize with people, sing songs, dance merrily and then go back to sleep happy and satisfied.But with computerization, people do not find a need to socialize. Even shopping is done online nowadays and people don't find a need to go out and buy things, making one's life very mechanical. Increased computerization has caused eutrophication of society, taking away human dignity and serenity.
Also, with the increased use of computers, more and more people including children have easy and unregulated access to obscene stuffs like porn, drugs, crime, human trafficking, drug trafficking, arms smuggling etc.Viewing such obnoxious contents corrupts a child's mind at a tender age. And such unhealthy minds would lead to an unhealthy,unethical and a dehumanized society.
With greater number of financial transactions happening over the internet, there will arise greater number frauds like phishing which loots the use of money.Nowadays we see some foolish incidents of marriage happening over phone or over internet.
"God created man, man created machines, but machines made man mad." If the use of computers remain unchecked, it would do more harm than good leading to a degraded and a mechanical society.
Man is called a 'social animal'. But he is becoming less social and more animal. Sad but true. But it is better late than never. He can still stop himself from being a slave to those computer monsters and come out in open to embrace the humanity with open arms and minds!