Modern technology has a great
impact on our environment. Some say that people should adopt a simple lifestyle
to solve this problem, while others argue that the technology itself should
provide a solution. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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During
the past some years Computer Science and Information Technology created such a
great revolution that population by large started mistaking the word “Technology”
limited to IT and Computers only.
As
per Dictionary.com, Technology by definition is the branch of knowledge that
deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with
life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial
arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science.
All
the giant industries manufacturing Aircraft, Trains, Automobiles,
Petrochemicals, Oil and Gas companies, Refineries etc are the outcome of
advancement of technology, indeed not forgetting IT and Computers. In recent
past particularly Computers have improved and advanced magically from Desktop
to Laptop to Tablet and now cell phone have made a dramatic improvement by way
of Smart Phones capable of storing and retrieving data, communication, playing
music, playing videos and laying several games. We all are fully dependent on
technology and can’t imagine a life without it.
Every
comfort has its own aches and pains. Likewise big industries above cause water
pollution by way of effluent discharge, Air pollution by smoke and gas emission
and Noise pollution by high decibel sound. Also the indisposed waste of used
computers, laptops, cell phones and the PVC packing material etc cause environmental
pollution and problems.
On
account of technology and its remote
This causes health problems like pain in neck and body, weight gain etc. This
is all due to lack of exercise and physical movement. At this juncture, it is
impossible to go back to the life without technology however users must try and
minimize waste. Last but not least, users must spare some time for Yoga and
Physical Exercises in order to keep fit.
In
conclusion, when technology is capable and makes it to travel to outer space,
moon and mars it must now develop and device some foolproof waste management
system so that environment and living beings are not affected adversely.
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