Imagine living in the 1800s. I'll do you one better; imagine living in the stone age. No electricity. No cars. No buildings. Just caves, spears and hungry sabre-toothed predators. Pretty scary, right?
The advancement of technology has benefitted us in so many ways. We often take for granted the good we actually get from technology.
Today, I will break down some of the significant ways technology helps improve the quality of life.
Imagine being late to work, and your office is miles from home. Now imagine having to get to work on a camel in that state.
Transportation is an integral part of human life. Humans must get from place to place to achieve different objectives.
Technology has provided faster ways to get from place to place. It has even made distant countries feel like they're very close by. Unlike in the old days, getting to another country on horseback would take weeks. Today, you can move from New York to London in a few hours.
Even though one-on-one communication remains the best, it is only possible sometimes. We can only be with the one we want to talk to sometimes.
Today's technology has provided us with real-time communication, which is more efficient than waiting several weeks for your letter to be delivered, like in the old days.
It even allows communication with people all over the world. This would not have been possible otherwise.
With chatting, emails, video calls, conference calls and much more, we can instantly contact people, even when they are miles away.
With the improvement of technology, collaboration on projects is much easier. Entire enterprise applications can be created by a team of developers without the developers ever having to meet in person. This saves them the time and cost of transportation and allows them to collaborate with people in different cities than them.
Remote work is trendy now. With it, people can actually perform a job for a company in a different city or country. Some people work multiple remote jobs simultaneously, allowing them to increase their income.
It is not limited to programming jobs. Everything from surgery and medicine to filmmaking has been improved with the improved collaboration technology brings us.
Technology has made travelling a more unique experience. Several apps and websites allow easy booking of plane and hotel tickets. Your travel plans can easily be arranged via various apps and websites.
Commuting through large cities is also more convenient with cars, buses and Vespas. Imagine having to move through a city like Lagos on a camel!
Sharing these experiences is also made easier with technology. With modern technology, you can take tons of high-quality pictures and videos and share these with close family and friends or the world.
Technology has revolutionized the banking and finance sector, bringing remarkable improvements that have made financial transactions smoother and more convenient. Internet and mobile banking have empowered customers to access and manage their accounts anytime, anywhere, providing a seamless banking experience. With just a few taps on a smartphone, individuals can transfer funds, pay bills, and even apply for loans, eliminating the need for physical visits to bank branches.
The stock market has also greatly benefited from technology, as online trading platforms enable investors to easily buy and sell stocks, access real-time market data, and make informed investment decisions.
Additionally, technology has transformed foreign exchange transactions, facilitating quick and secure currency conversions, eliminating the need for lengthy manual processes, and enabling businesses and individuals to engage in global trade more efficiently.
Overall, technology has genuinely streamlined banking and finance, offering convenience, speed, and accessibility to users and paving the way for a more interconnected and digitally-driven financial landscape.
Technology also helps with the more mundane things we often take for granted. Things like central heating systems that keep us warm; and air conditioners that keep us cool. Items like refrigerators that preserve food. Even our phones help make a plethora of tasks more manageable.
Because these things are so common and deeply integrated with our modern lifestyle, we often take them for granted.
Technology helps to improve our lives in various ways. Even though these technological improvements often have drawbacks or limitations, it is worth noting that science and technology are constantly improving. Every day, we discover safer, more efficient ways to use technology to our advantage.
Also, we tend to take for granted the effort put in by those who work tirelessly to see that technology stays up and running. It is not an easy task and they are often underappreciated or underpaid. Today, when you see anyone working in the science, technology or engineering space, tell them something encouraging.
Technology is amazing. We should appreciate it more.