Technology, throughout history, has allowed people to complete
more tasks in less time and with less energy. Many herald this
as a way of making life easier. However, work has continued to
be proportional to the amount of energy expended, rather than
the quanitiative amount of information or material processed.
Technology has had profound effects on liftestyle throughout human
history, and as the rate of progress increases, society must deal
with both the good and bad implications.
In many ways, technology simplifies life.
The rise of a leisure class
A more informed society can make quicker responses to events
and trends
Sets the stage for more complex learning tasks
Increases multi-tasking
Global Networking
Creates denser social circlesb
Cheap price
In other ways, technology complicates life.
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