Saturday, 2 November 2013

BLOG ESSAY

We are too over reliant on technology

Introduction:
Technology can be described as computerized devices used to process or store information and are used by almost everyone in their daily lives. We have become too reliant on technology that it has affected the way we think and act without machines. This blog essay will firstly discuss the over reliance of technology for health care delivery; Secondly, the reliance of global positioning systems; thirdly, the over dependence of technology by society lastly, a conclusion will be made as to why we are too reliant on technology.

Health Care Delivery:
Technology that’s been used in health care departments have been designed to enhance the activity done by workers and can decrease the performance or overall skill when it comes to patient care without technology. Healthcare delivery systems has become too reliant on technology that they use technology in almost every aspect of patient care; there are machines that cover almost every activity that’s been done by the workers. What will happen if technology is unavailable or inaccessible? System Downtime is a term used to describe this. Situations like this can “Create a real fight at times to get work done, because people are always in need of a computer” (Emily M. Campbell, 2007) and cause workers to become frustrated which decreases their functional abilities to find another way to solve a problem. Furthermore, hospitals are so complex if a single machine or component goes downtime it will affect other important areas of the hospital risking the health and safety of patient. Clinical workers have become too reliant on the information about a patient that’s been stored on machines not knowing if the information is accurate or true; this can jeopardize the safety of patients.   

Global Positioning System:
“Global positioning system” is space based technology which is used to navigate where someone is or if a destinations needs to be reached by using electronic maps; this is very useful when people are lost anywhere and can use the map for directions. Global positioning systems have been first used and trusted by the military which makes people become over dependent on them. In addition, Police and ambulance also use global positioning systems to find the quickest route to an accident saving more time and providing patient care as soon as possible this is very important for them. Despite the importance of global positioning systems there are also downsides to using them. A disadvantage about global positioning systems is that new roads and places are being built and could affect placing’s on the map but this depends on how old or out dated the device is. If a person is lost somewhere global positioning systems should be used as a “navigation aid” and people shouldn’t become too reliant on because there has been cases that has resulted to deaths. “The manufacturers of navigational devices quietly note that all databases contain errors, and therefore insist that their products are to be used as ‘navigational aids’ only” (Gregory McNamee, 2013). There is also human – caused global positioning system failure; Criminals can deliberately jam or block global positioning systems when the theft of something is taking place, which decreases the effectiveness that global positioning systems have.        

Society:
Technology isn’t just a workplace or machine used to browse or store information; it has become part of our modern lives. With all the different aspects of technology and the internet it has made life much easier “The computer is becoming addictive to people. There are people, living all over the world, that can’t just finish a day without sitting in front of computer” (BIG ISSUES, 2013). We can use technology to virtually communicate with each other online which is called social networking an example of this is face book. We can also use technology to browse information when needed; mainly for students because they need it for education purposes like browsing information for assignments. In addition, computers provide us with Microsoft office which helps students with assignments using Microsoft word which allows us to type information on and also Microsoft Power point for presentations and speeches. Another advantage of over dependence on technology is that it allows us to purchase almost anything online and will get shipped to your door; this takes away the whole point of going to the shop in real life because this is a more easier way to purchase items and people would chose this option instead of going to the shop. Despite these advantages, spending too much time on technology can affect society as a whole because it makes people to lazy to do anything. Most modern technology is taking over most jobs leaving a decent amount of people unemployed. In addition, technology is taking over the use of many aspects, there is no point of going to a library for information anymore because computers and internet is almost anywhere and can browse information just by clicking a button. Some people abuse the internet by downloading pirated games or movies which destroys the whole point of going to a cinema and can cause the company to lose money.    

Conclusion:
In conclusion to technology being too reliant on by health care delivery systems, people too dependent on navigation systems and how technology and the internet has affected society as a whole. I believe that technology is too reliant on because as we know technology makes life easier in many ways; more and more technology is being invented that takes over most jobs which can increases the unemployment rates. As we know technology isn’t perfect so errors and mistakes can occur and can jeopardize the safety of everyone especially navigation systems.


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