Write an article in about 100-120 words on ‘The Two Sides of Technology’.
The Two Sides of Technology
By Vibha Salvi
Technology has penetrated deep into our everyday lives. We start the day by checking
messages on our phones and by updating our social media profiles with our latest details.
We rely on a wide array of electronic items in our everyday lives. The electronic revolution
has made our lives easier. Today, it is difficult to imagine stepping out without a
smartphone in our pocket. Communication has been enhanced thanks to e-mails and
cellular technology. Household appliances like the vacuum cleaner, the microwave ovens
and the washing machine have made chores easier. They are time-saving and more efficient
than manual labour. However, there are many disadvantages of technology. Automation
removes the need for human intervention. A lot of jobs are thus lost to robots. A machine
may be accurate, but it can never replace the ingenuity of the human mind. Technology has
made slaves out of us since we are too dependent on it. It leads to the stagnancy of our
intellectual capabilities making drones out of us. Pollution is also on the rise and the fears
of a nuclear holocaust are always lurking in our minds. We become too slothful when we
rely on technology. If we do not wean ourselves off electronics, our natural faculties may
cease to work. For example, depending too much on the calculator will cause our
mathematical skills to stagnate and eventually not work. For its every merit, there is an
equally appalling demerit. One should strike a fine balance by exploiting the benefits of
technology without becoming dependent on it.
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