Topic > Technological Advances: Good or Bad? - 545

We never really give importance to technology because it is a daily part of our lives and we are used to it. We cannot imagine life without it. It is constantly being improved and goes through amazing advancements, but have you ever thought about the two sides of technology? There are many reasons to support both: good and bad. I, for one, think that ever-evolving technology is a good thing for these three reasons: medical advances, communication and transportation, and convenience. My first reason why technology is a good thing is medical advances. Technology saves millions of lives every day! This is extremely important and cannot be overlooked. “Even the simple act of calling 9-1-1 is made possible thanks to technology!” (Mary Franke, 3 reasons why technology is good for society) Have you ever thought about this statement? Many precious lives have been saved thanks to technology. Without it, the entire human race would probably be extinct by now due to contagious diseases with no cure. According to Ngoni Taruvinga (Zimbabwe: The Good, the Ba...