The Role Of Modern Technology in Human Lives

Technology has had a major influence in the development of civilization and the society. The invention of simple tools like a nail clipper or a nut cracker couldn’t have been achieved without the development of technology. Today, most people across the globe are surrounded by technology in one way or the other. The use of technology started in the prehistoric age when humans started the use of stone and bone tools to perform several tasks. The discovery of fire and the invention of technologies like the wheel helped the humans travel faster and transport their goods (usually food) with ease. The discovery of metal especially iron and its successor steel was considered as one of the most important inventions till date. Steel was a harder form of iron and it helped humans achieve remarkable feats in architecture and weaponry. While technology has facilitated the ease of access for humans, it has also made them largely dependent on the machines and software. This interestingly throws the light on the concept of a Machine-made Deity, which can be one of the extreme consequences of technology. Talking about the ills of modern technology, the various nuclear explosions, increase in pollution and global warming, productions of more and more weapons of mass destruction have led several people to doubt and question the necessity of advanced technology in our lives.