Disadvantage of Technology
High technology plays a crucial role in the process of communication and development but has multiple disadvantages. Technological advancement decreases face-to-face communication; subsequently, people experience loneliness and depression even though they are connected through virtual platforms like Social Media platforms. Possible injuries resulting from overuse of screens include eye injuries, headaches, poor posture, stress, anxiety, and other related health complications affecting the physical body.
There is also a loss of privacy and security; hence, people’s data is violated, and the government and big firms Monitor them. The likely negative impact is made noticeable by ewaste as well as energy consumption from data centers. Other crimes that are facilitated by computers include identity theft and cyberbullying, among other crimes that have effects, especially on young computer users. Undoubtedly, dependency on these gadgets hinders creativity and weakens memory and concentration abilities, making people technologically addicted.
Fake news circulates, especially on the web; social media’s filters narrow people’s information searches into spheres of influence. To offset these problems, teaching appropriate technology use or the correct amount of time that the child should spend in front of technological devices or screens, engaging the kid in other activities such as outdoor games or reading, and teaching the child to critically analyze the information he or she gets from the technological devices are important.
It is the responsibility of educators and parents to ensure that children spend more time engaging directly with people and with actualities so as to make the world a more reasonable place. Some approaches that can help reduce the negative impact on the environment include reusing devices and supporting companies that deal with green technologies. There is always a necessity to open the eyes and think before something becomes unavoidable in order to use the positive sides of the technologies and avoid the negative consequences. Thus, with knowledge and the ability to maintain balance, people can safely and correctly interact with the Digital world.
