The Cruel Adverse Effect of the Abusive use of Technology'

"Technology is a great Servant, but not a great Master."

Do we use technology, or does it use us?

Inclined to our Mission Statement, Iexprawration Tech focuses on the proper usage of technology for innovations and modernization, together with the mitigation of adverse effects that can flourish the life of people within a second. It is either a blessing or a curse depending on how we utilize and rely on its power of making a change in the world. In a nutshell, technology is a tremendous servant, but it is not a great master for mankind.

Years have passed since modernization emerged and flourished in people's lives, as it aids in the invention of advanced technologies that everyone is now utilizing for a variety of purposes, such as medical treatments for ailments, transportation, and even replacement for traditional business tools, and it is surprisingly helpful in making our lives easier and more convenient. However, due to the great power it possesses in making the unimaginable a reality, it does not last long, as it causes chaos and has a substantial impact on the lives of many innocent individuals as a consequence of the abusive uses and extreme yearning of implying the modern world, where everything we are using, eating, and even observing is interconnected with technology. Amidst the tragedy it brings, people are still not satisfied with its limitations, but rather abuse the power that technology is possessing, making the world more "shambolic".

Does technology really make the world better than how we lived before modernization was expanded? It has become a part of our daily lives for not only millions of adults but also for our children. In 2001, it was estimated that 17 million youth between the ages of 12 and 17 used the Internet (Lenhart, Rainie, & Lewis, 2001). Instead of playing outside, children are more engaged in technology, exposing them to websites they are not permitted to visit and scenarios they shouldn't see, and furnishing them with ideas that frequently end in unfavorable outcomes.

The primary goal of technology is to help us be more productive and efficient. Where we may communicate online utilizing social media platforms, acquire necessities using online tools, and explore the world using our Google platforms.Technology allows us to access everything we want with our devices such as phones, laptops, and even computers with only a few clicks, proving that technology is incredibly accessible but also very addicting, becoming such a distraction if we do not control or manage our activities efficiently. It is true that various online tools are tempting, but there is always prudence and limitation with everything we do, as these tools might have adverse consequences not only on our physical, emotional, and social aspects, but most cruelly on our mental being, resulting in numerous internal conflicts.

Human civilization is changing dramatically on a daily basis as a result of unparalleled technological growth and the changes it has brought. The advent of AI (artificial intelligence), robots, quantum computing, 5G, and nanotechnology has reached a pinnacle of astonishing success, completing missions that were formerly considered myths and fantasies in the human mind. Lifestyle, teaching-learning methods, food culture, transportation, and communication have all changed dramatically and continue to do so. However, one of the most hazardous and serious concerns has been the abuse of technology, particularly by teenagers or young people.

Now that we know how technology can both benefit and harm us in many ways because of our ignorance and abusive use of it, Let us now begin to be wise and mindful of our actions when it regards technology, not only in order to prevent unwanted circumstances but also to prevent harming others, despite the fact that we are given the opportunity to utilize it in the proper way, where we can improve the lives of people. We must always remember that "technology is a great servant, but not a great master."

Author: Sean Phillipe S. Nagpala

2023, January 13

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