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Technology
 

Humans are able to perform various daily activities by using their senses and limbs. However, humans have limitations in their ability to perform their daily activities. In
this chapter students will learn more about the human limitations, the development of technology in various fields and the advantages and disadvantages of
technology.

13.1  Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology

Technology can overcome the limits of human capabilities. Humans have created various tools to overcome the limits of their capabilities by applying scientific
knowledge.

Technology

     

  The application of scientific knowledge to help overcome the limits of human ability  

Human limitations

The inability of humans to perform an activity is due to the limitations of the human brain, limbs and senses

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Devices Limitations that can be overcome

Helps humans to see fine and small

objects more clearly

Magnifying glass

Can observe tiny living things such as

bacteria

Mikroscope

Allows the voice to be heard loudly by

others

Speaker

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Can travel long distances in short

period of time

Car

Can see distant objects

Binocular

Can perform calculations faster and

more accurate

Calculator

Development of techonlogy

Various conveniences and a more comfortable life are now the result of technological development
Technology is developing rapidly in various fields such as agriculture, transportation, construction, communication and medicine

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Advantages and disadvantages of technology

Technological progress that is constantly developing is also harmful to human life

Advantages of technology Disadvantages of technology

The use of drones to spray insecticides on crops can save time and The lifespan of drone batteries is limited and the disposal of drone batteries
human effort can cause pollution

Medicines can be abused, causing social problems and health problems that
Medical technology can improve the quality of human health
cause death

More houses can be built on hillsides Destruction of flora and fauna due to deforestation

Unlimited and fast sharing of information can save time Negative influences spread easily in addition to data that is easily hacked

The increase in motorized vehicles makes it easier to move from one

The release of harmful gases contributes to air pollution
place to another

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