Technology and the Society

This article was interesting to read because it gave examples about the history of technology and the social effects it has caused. The article firsts talks about the effects of technology and reasons why it has caused these effects. The technological determinism is described as, “New technologies are discovered, by essentially internal process of research and development, which then sets the condition for social change and progress” (p.3).  Progress within these inventions has created the modern world. The second reason is that technology has become a medium in the way we communicate.  Today cell phones have become the most common way we communicate. It’s made the way we communicate with others easier, for example, texting. You are able to send a message without have to call in the hopes they will answer.  Technology has changed our social environment. Television has become more than just a way for news stations to report on important topics, it has become a form of entertainment. There are too many channels with too many shows to pick from to watch. Sometimes I believe it has complicated our world than make it easier.