Technology has become an integral part of modern society. Human beings have grown, so dependant on tech to do their daily deeds like booking a flight ticket, getting a taxi, ordering food, driving, and even getting laid. These are all the perks that come with technology. However, with every virtue, there comes a vice to balance it out. Technology has given a leeway for people to commit crimes and escape apprehension. It has also created a lot of anti-social behaviors amongst humans. Below are some of the most evident demerits of technology.
A Rise in Mental Illnesses
With the coming of age of social media sites that were built to connect people across the globe, researches have noticed a rise in mental issues. The psychological problems are likely to be observed among the youth because sites such as Instagram and Twitter can either boost or diminish an individual’s esteem. Something as mere as the number of likes or retweets is enough to cause some youths to end up depressed and low. This has been a concern to many people. Psychiatrists even recommended taking breaks from social media to focus on mental health.
Loss of Human Life
Technology sometimes fails since humans design it. A good example is traffic lights. There is a case in South East Asia whereby the traffic lights coordination on a busy junction was slightly misconfigured. The machine’s code to run two green lights on adjacent lanes, resulting in a car crash that claimed the lives of road users.
Unemployment
Most industrial jobs that required human input have now been automated by machines that do the work faster, error-free, and require minimal supervision. This has led to people losing their jobs since machines perform better. Even whole industries have been wiped out in the past with the coming of new technologies. For instance, cassette tapes have been wiped out with the arrival of MP3 players, CDs, flash drives, and streaming services.
Laziness
Technology has given the go-ahead for people to become lazy due to convenience. For example, people who would go shopping outdoors currently can shop online by browsing through their phones or PC. This has brought about disorders such as obesity and diabetes.
When it comes to technology, one must find a perfect balance to avoid getting swallowed up by the hype that comes along. Always be keen if you are over-relying on technology and cut back from time to time. Would it hurt if you put your phone down for a day and enjoy what nature has to offer?
