Humans have always invented new technologies. However, regarding new technologies like the Internet and Al, some individuals are wondering if this progress gives us any advantages or is actually taking the control over society. In my opinion, technical progress brings numerous positive changes into our world, despite negatively influencing certain people in a number of ways.
It is widely acknowledged that technological advancements have brought significant benefits for modern society. Starting from the invention of the wheel and airplanes, which made transportation much more convenient, and ending with the creation of the radio and then the Internet, which brought globalization. And even further now, even more daily tasks are taking much less time with the introduction of Al. For instance, analising data and putting it into more digestible way for us to read or present can be done almost with a click of a button that allows to increase our efficiency and productivity. Comparing to the time before that, such works used take a few days. Having such trivial tasks done by Al assistance, we can channel our free time to tackle more important issues or try some approaches to improve the work process.
However, with all these advantages, some people think that humans have become too reliant on technologies, especially on the new ones, and that modern innovations have gained too much control over their lives. They claim that everyone has become too reliant on their electronic devices, meaning that almost everything is now done or stored digitally. It implies that all the information which is stored on servers does not belong to the owners and
can be potentially accessed by others which is indubitably harmful for the users. Furthermore, the increasing use of Al may discourage people from thinking independently, as they tend to rely on it to solve problems and make decisions instead of using their own critical thinking skills.
In conclusion, although technological advancements bring numerous benefits through automation and increased efficiency, they also provoke excessive dependence on electronic devices, and Al may weaken people’s ability to think independently and solve problems on their own. Nevertheless, I believe that the advantages of technological progress outweigh its disadvantages, provided that it is used responsibly.