Writing Composition II
Professor Stringer
12-11-2014
The change of technology on society
Technology has become a major force of the society, economy, health field, and political world today. As a platform for change, this major component of life has proven to assist us in a variety of ways. The question remains whether or not technology is helping us, or hurting us in the long run? Looking at health, transportation, security, and other regions of everyday life, we can decipher if technology is a means for development or a way to drive society down. Technology has given society a variety of capabilities in the most recent decades that were previously never possible in most aspects of everyday life. Within health, security, transportation, and every day computer use, the prevalence of technology is apparent. In the health field, doctors, nurses, practitioners, therapists, and so on depend on technology for their daily practice, many of which are reliant on these tools for patient survival. Individuals with diabetes are dependent on technology to check blood sugar and administer insulin at proper times with the proper dosage throughout their day. Without technological advances in the timing and utilization of insulin use, most of these people would die. Young diabetes patients use portable insulin pumps so that they are able to participate in sport and other leisurely activities, which was previously unavailable. Those with heart and brain issues are able to use surgical technological methods to fight what were once terminal diseases and health problems. The use of stents, pacemakers, and other technological methods have made it possible for those, particularly the elderly, to have a better quality of life, later in life. Every day practice of technology in the health field is seen with the use of blood pressure pumps, thermometers, and even infection tests through blood and urine. Most recently, laparoscopic surgeries invasively correct anything