Technology

a gift or a nuisance?
WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY?

• Technology is the sum of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in

the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives,
such as scientific investigation. Technology can be the knowledge of
techniques, processes, and the like, or it can be embedded in machines to
allow for operation without detailed knowledge of their workings.
THE HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY

• The history of technology is the history of the invention of tools and

techniques and is one of the categories of world history. Technology can refer
to methods ranging from as simple as stone tools to the complex genetic
engineering and information technology that has emerged since the 1980s.
RELEVANT PERSONALITIES IN THE
HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY

• Alexander Graham Bell was an american scientist, inventor and engineer of

Scottish origin who in 1876 patented for the first time in history a device
capable of emitting and receiving the words spoken, the telephone. In the
transmitter, sound waves struck a flexible aperture with a permanent magnet
attached to it.
THOMAS EDISON
• Thomas Alva Edison was an american inventor and businessman of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was
also known as the "Magician of Menlo Park", and was also the most prolific inventor of the time through the
practical application of scientific discoveries.
• In 1872, he invented and experimented with the duplex telegraph system by which two telegrams are transmitted
simultaneously, on the same wire, in opposite directions.
• In 1877 he invented the phonograph, the first sound recorder and their playback.
• In 1878 he perfected Alexander Graham Bell's phone and, using the microphone invented by Hughes, patented the
induction coil and charcoal microphone phone, to which he then added the electric ringtone.
• Commemorative coin for the invention of the electric light bulb (face)
• Commemorative coin for the invention of the electric light bulb (reverse)
• In 1879 he invented the incandescent bulb, and in 1880 he made the first distribution of electricity by installing a
power plant on the transatlantic liner "Colombia", which became the first electrically lit ship.
• In 1880 he proposed a project for the use of electric traction on the railway.
• On September 4, 1882 in New York, Thomas Alva Edison commissioned the first power plant to power a city's
ADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY
Ease of Access to Information
The World Wide Web, abbreviated as www has made the world a social village. This is because
information from all around the globe is widely available on the internet. While most of the news you get
to see on social media is purely factual, one may also see image results for particular news. Not only
more news is available, but all such information is also straightforward to access. All thanks to modern
technology (and computer giants like Dell, IBM, Apple, etc.). One can get to read a book in the comfort
of their bed and a cup of coffee. EBooks are available on the internet for this purpose. The modern
technology has replaced radios with televisions, and now even televisions have been digitised to “LCD’s”
and “LED’s”.

Saves Time

Have you ever faced navigation problems in an unfamiliar town? Yes, we all have faced such issues
when we move to a new place. Be it a business trip or a vacation; modern technology allows you to enjoy
your outings by helping you navigate to anywhere. One can search for a particular place and then even
pinpoint their specific destination. The application itself does rest.
 Disable-d, Are Now Able-d

Modern science and technology have now made nearly everything possible. Recently, brails which works on
electronic pulses have been invented. Artificial foot, smart sticks and what not is invented. Disabled are no
more disabled. They are surely in the long run of success along with the normal ones.

Ease of Mobility

Ever imagined your life without a car or a bike? Surely not because technology has placed these things under
our foot. The importance of a vehicle can easily be judged from the fact that the distance between the United
States of America and Australia is nearly 15,187 kilometres but you can travel just in 16-17 hours. Even less
than in a day and believe me, you won’t be ever regretting these 16-17 hours of your life. Airplanes, electric
trains and cars which are being improvised every single day have made all this possible.

Artificial Intelligence
The new concept of artificial intelligence is growing up fast, and it is gaining much popularity. The reason
behind is that this might bring a whole new era of revolution.

No humans would have to think anymore because the possibilities are that an AI System would be able to
think about how to improve it. This would give a break to the human generation and probably one of the
greatest favour of modern technology on us.
DISADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY
Digital eye strain
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), prolonged use of computers, tablets, and
cellphones can lead to digital eye strain.
Symptoms of digital eye strain may include:
-blurred vision
-dry eyes
-headaches
-neck and shoulder pain
Contributing factors are screen glare, bad lighting, and improper viewing distance. The AOA recommends the 
20-20-20 rule to ease eye strain. To follow this rule, try to take a 20-second break every 20 minutes to look at
something that’s 20 feet away .
• Sleep problems
Technology in the bedroom can interfere with sleep in a number of ways.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 90 percent of people in the United States say that they
use tech devices in the hour before going to bed, which can be physiologically and psychologically
stimulating enough to affect sleep.
A 2015 study demonstrated that exposure to the blue light that devices emit can suppress melatonin
and interrupt your circadian clock. Both of these effects can make it harder to fall asleep and result in
you being less alert in the morning.

• Emotional problems
Using social media can make you feel more connected to the world. But, comparing yourself to others
can leave you feeling inadequate or left out.

A recent study looked at the social media use of more than 1,700 people between the ages of 19 and 32.
The researchers found that those with high social media use felt more socially isolated than those who
spent less time on social media.
 In conclusion, we cannot say whether technology is a gift or a nuisance, but
we can say from all the aspects presented that technology has an essential role
in everyday life, but used in excess can damage.
PROJECT MADE BY:
BLANARU GEORGE-ALEXANDRU
IACOB ANDREI
PANAITE DENIS-NECULAI
PARASCANU ANDREI-DANIEL