Discuss and
cite examples of
the
way computers have changed
the way people work,
live and communicate.
Computers are one of the most important inventions of the modern day. They have revolutionized everything in our day to day lives. They have changed the way we live by making our everyday routines more convenient. Instead of searching books or papers for information we can now just turn on our computers or phones and within a couple of clicks we can get caught up on news around the world. Computers have changed the way we work by solving long calculations in a second and also allowing meetings to take place even when the people attending are half way across the world. Computers have also improved tasks like inventory, invoices, and payroll. An example of this is LEO who was one of the first commercial computers to be utilized by a business. The way we communicate has been completely changed thanks to computers as well. We can talk to and meet people around the world through Facebook; we can Skype our loved ones and friend while they are away; and we can contribute to the Internet along with thousands of people. At the same time however, there is less face-to-face communication between people anymore due to texting and messaging. One of Postman's ideas about technology is that there is always an advantage and disadvantage with every technological innovation and texting definitely follows this idea. Texting, while it may be more convenient is also not as personal as a conversation "in real life." Certain things get lost in translation and it is a cold form to communicate with someone. However it is beneficial when people live busy schedules or are not available to talk face-to-face or even over the phone. Technology is ever changing and evolving and because of computers we are able to do things before that we would have never imagined, such as going to the moon. Technology opens doors.
