No doubt, society is constantly changing and with the advancement of technology, people can now have a better quality of life. Just 30 years ago, we do not have most of the necessary components in existence for half of the things that are an integral part of our life today. While it may be true that these changes may have some adverse effects in our environment and social structure, it is, however, undeniable that technology has made our world a better place to live. Technology has facilitated our communication and has given us more leisure time.
Many lives, which normally would not survive without the advancement in medical treatment, can now be artificially prolonged. Moreover, now more than ever, information has been readily available with the aid of the Internet. Books are no longer the main source to improve the understanding of a specific matter. Most universities, if not all, are equipped with computers to facilitate the students’ easy access to faster and reliable information. Indeed, the world has gotten so technology dependent that it could be the source of the society’s downfall better place to live.
