What is the other side of technology; the positive side? The other side is technology that people use with good intention. The question then becomes how to have the other side of technology without being too dependent on the negative aspects.
The first step then is to understand the negative aspects of technology. This is easier said than done as most people do not like change. However, the negative aspects are unavoidable when it comes to change, it is not impossible however if the user is open minded, respectful and willing to embrace change, then there can be a good use of certain technological devices.
One of the more obvious negative aspects of technology is the impact it has upon the environment. Most people do not like change, therefore they will resist any change that is introduced. Even, if it is something good such as the introduction of new medical imaging technology that helps save lives. The opposition to change can become very strong when it is something that is beneficial to the masses such as the introduction of electronic devices that are much cleaner, more efficient, faster and less harmful to the environment. This means that the users are not only benefiting themselves but the world around them as well. There is hope because with the passing of time and the advancement in technology, the negative aspect of technology is slowly fading away.
Another negative aspect of technological change is that once the technology is introduced, it takes over the current trend, which means that all previous efforts will not yield positive results. For instance, if you are an artist and want to use computers to create original paintings, it would mean that you will not be able to find work because the market for contemporary art will dry up overnight. Thus, even if you are a great artist there is no way that you will be able to sell your paintings because the market for contemporary art is dead. As you can see, this is exactly the opposite of what the optimists want to happen and so they are working relentlessly to discourage people from using computers.
However, it is important to understand that this is one of the factors why people are against this particular aspect of technological change. In fact, this is a big problem that arises when people are trying to make a decision about something. For instance, most car manufacturers put in their car’s a feature that monitors the speed at which the car is traveling and uses that information to prevent the car from being stolen or towing it into a crane. However, the negative aspect of this technological advancement is that if the speed indicator goes off, then the chances of the car being stolen or towing it into a crane increases dramatically. It is therefore better to be safe than sorry when it comes to automobiles.
On the other hand, there are some positive aspects of the newer technologies. For instance, one of the most popular methods of communication is email and with the invention of email systems, it is much easier to stay in touch. Therefore, although technology may have a negative aspect to it, there are some good things that come from the newer technologies. Therefore, it is up to each individual to decide whether or not the newer technologies are good for him or her.
However, there are those who welcome the new technological advancements. For instance, those who are computer literate can take advantage of the new technologies because the new technologies allow them to store more information and make their lives much easier. On the other hand, those who are not computer literate may find it very difficult to use the new technologies because they do not know how to operate the new devices. In addition, there is a negative aspect as well to the new technological advancement and that is the fact that the new devices and information can sometimes be dangerous. For instance, new high-tech cameras are now capable of taking pictures of people in the act of stealing and the images can be stored on the hard drive by the thief, therefore creating a big problem for the police and the victims of theft.
Despite the many positive aspects of the new technologies, there is a negative impact as well to the way people interact with each other. This is especially true when one considers the fact that the cell phone has replaced the land line. It is important to remember that the cell phone also replaced the home phone. This is because the cell phone has become an extension of the self. Therefore, when one finds himself in a lonely situation, the cell phone can help him contact someone he feels close to, which helps him overcome the loneliness. This is one of the reasons why the use of the cell phone is considered to have a negative impact on the relationship between people.