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Home Spotlight Manila Standard 34th Anniversary: In support of Economic Reopening

Accelerating rise of tech

February 11, 2021, 1:40 am
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Living in the 21st century has many advantages. We get to live in a society that’s forward-thinking and looking to solve issues that have been rampant in the past to create a more inclusive and safe environment for all.

Aside from that, we also get to enjoy comforts that the early generations didn’t experience. These comforts come in the form of technology which ultimately makes life easier, faster, and entertaining.

Examples of these include vehicles, appliances, and gadgets. Vaccines and modern medicine are also a result of modern technology, which continues to evolve to keep up with the ever-changing demands of society. It has also helped maintain civilizations, especially when it comes to their health and well-being.

Accelerating rise of tech
Scientists are able to isolate a gene of the virus and work around it to create the vaccine that is now available today.

Technology in the time of a pandemic

The early years in our history bore some of the most gruesome records of illnesses that took millions of lives. But with technology, vaccines, as well as countless medicinal solutions, were produced to help secure the health and safety of people.

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This gave the public access to antibiotics, pain relievers and countless pharmaceuticals that we now enjoy today.

And just last year when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, sending the world into chaos, technology allowed medicine and research to expedite the process of creating a vaccine to get things back to normal as quickly as possible.

Using advanced technology, scientists were able to isolate a gene of the virus and work around it to create the vaccine that is now available today.

But this wasn’t the only crucial role that technology played during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through new apps and gadgets, technology has also found an opportunity to keep the world sane and functional.

Those at home had the chance to learn and work safely because they had the means to communicate and carry out their responsibilities using the technology they have with the use of laptops, smartphones, and tablets.

Employees who were given work from home conditions resorted to using online apps such as Zoom, Google Meet, Viber and many others. These were extensively used since they allowed members of a company to be able to communicate effectively with each other, even when physically far away from each other.  

As for the students, they engaged in a new form of schooling that allowed them to learn more while staying safe: online classes.

The Department of Education and schools in the Philippines spruced up their online websites and e-classrooms so that teachers will have a platform to teach. On the other hand, students did their part by accessing and submitting their schoolwork through their school’s provided websites or Google Classroom.

Apps and gadgets have also kept people entertained and informed about what happened in their surroundings while adhering to the months-long community quarantine aimed to slow the spread of the virus.

Online streaming services such as iFlix, Netflix, and YouTube have seen a rise in the numbers of their viewers who want to “kill” time. The gaming community has also spent hours connecting and working towards finishing games to make the most of their time indoors.

But during the pandemic, a social media app called TikTok has become popular as it gave its users creative ideas for making videos while in isolation.

Accelerating rise of tech

Modern times require modern technology

In the 21st century, one of the prevalent technologies includes appliances and electronics. Since science has then been developed by great minds, who used their curiosity and creativity to get to the bottom of things, people now know that anything is possible with the right technology.

Households all across the globe need not worry about the temperature since they have access to air conditioners, electric fans, space heaters, and more.

Entertainment has also become available in homes because of television sets and personal computers.

But aside from all these, portable devices such as smartphones, tablets, and the like have also become available to make life easier for its users. These gadgets allow people to communicate, play, work, and engage in their hobbies. 

The internet has also become a commodity needed by people to be able to connect with others and stay updated on events from all around the world. It has been an accessible source of information especially if you know where to search.

Looking at the pros and cons of technology

Nowadays, people tend to rely greatly on technology to get through their day to day routines because it allows them to get to where they want to go, communicate with others, and carry out their tasks faster and more efficiently.

It has also allowed various companies involved in research and development to create innovations to allow humankind to progress even further into the future.

These are only some of the many advantages of technology in today’s world.

Yet despite the many advantages that followed the rise of technology, several others have also noticed some negative impacts that come with having gadgets around.

They argue that technology can distract people from their goals and disconnect them from reality. This comment is usually reserved for those who spend too much time on their phones or laptops.

Another negative view of technology is how it affects a person’s health especially during prolonged periods of use. Staring at computer screens or phones can cause eye strain, stress, and even fatigue.

Fortunately, thanks to technology, improvements have been made to help users stay in optimum shape despite long periods of use. Phones now give off notifications that remind people to take a rest after a certain amount of time, and anti-radiation glasses were likewise created so that the bright light from screens hardly affect one’s eyesight.

Moreover, modern scientists and inventors also took the state of the world into account. With many years of being exposed to carbon emissions from factories and cars, more appliances, gadgets, and other items have been created with an environment-friendly feature.

Accelerating rise of tech
Unlocking the power of technology

In conclusion, technology has evolved over the years to fulfill the different needs of the progressing world. And like all things, it has pros and cons when used to a certain extent. But having gadgets around and hearing new ideas on how we can advance as a civilization leave room for much excitement as we continue to watch how we grow alongside technology.

In conclusion, technology has evolved over the years to fulfill the different needs of the progressing world. And like all things, it has pros and cons when used to a certain extent. But having gadgets around and hearing new ideas on how we can advance as a civilization leave room for much excitement as we continue to watch how we grow alongside technology.

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