Globalization

How much does technology impact on our everyday lives, careers, social circles, etc.?


Technology is literally everywhere nowadays so of course it has a big impact on our everyday lives. It's almost as if we are dependent on technology. Why? Because the majority of us use computers, watch TV, own a mobile phone and own a gadget. Whoever thought a mobile phone would become a camera, mp3 player AND an Internet browser! My question is: Do you remember life without the internet? Because I don't! Having access to the internet has benefited me in many ways, including personal, business and even family wise.

The Internet allows us to reunite with lost friends and family. It also allows us to keep in touch with others, even if they live half way across the world! Before the Internet, yes it was possible to this, but it was also expensive. However now, this is not the case. We have emails and social networking sites which are free and easy to use.

Business wise, the Internet is very useful. We are able to search for job opportunities in the comfort of our own home. Due to the number of different sites available to us, we are able to learn a number of new and different things everyday.

Overall, since we use technology on a daily basis, life without it would be somewhat difficult. We are able to access information within an instant due to its reachability.

However, there does seem to be an issue based around the global digital divide. Not everyone has equal access to technology. There are countries in the world who have easy access to the Internet, but on the other hand, there are countries with either limited or no access what so ever! For example, in Western societies people are very Internet dependent. But what causes this digital divide? Issues concerning income level and location are just two of many reasons. The less advantaged people with a low income level, such as Third World countries in Africa, may not be able to afford a computer, resulting in deprivation of Internet access. Also, location wise, those living in urban areas are likely yo have more access to technology than those living in rural places.

So life with technology has been made easier for some of us but we have to remember there are others who have never owned a computer let alone know how to use it! Let's just hope that one they we'll be able to bridge the digital divide.