Technology's Negative Effects on Society

Is Technology Creating a Negative Effect on Society? In the past 20 years people have become more and more dependent on technology as time goes on. Computers were invented, and we use them for almost everything, in fact almost every job in the united states requires the use of a computer. With computers comes the internet as well, no longer do students have to research in libraries, or even go to class for that matter. Why? It’s all online. We also have cell phones, and the more recent invention of the smart phone. Smart phones have almost become a permanent part of people’s lives, some people even claim that they cannot live without theirs. Some would say that as a society we have become almost overly dependent upon technology. Others would even go on to say that our dependency upon technology has caused huge repercussions on our society. The United States has become so dependent on technology, to the point where it has become a major problem. Some say that technology has made people become overly lazy. Instead of picking up a dictionary or an encyclopedia someone can easily open up their laptop or turn on their smart phone and instantly figure out their questions through Google, Bing, or some other search engine. Instead of sending someone a letter, or calling them on the phone at home one can be instantly connected to the person they are trying to reach, all they have to do is send them a text, email, or call them on their cell phone. There is also the fact that you do not really have to leave the house to be entertained anymore either. Why go out and socialize when one can access everything at home? People can do almost all their shopping right at their home computer and receive it in the mail within the next day if they wish. With the advances technology has made in the last few years, people can now easily access millions of movies and TV shows with a click of a button, we have endless cable channels and services such as Netflix, Amazon, and Red Box.