Topic > New technology, new world? - 1345

The role of technology in the daily life of a human being has changed dramatically over the past sixty years and is expected to continue through another major shift in the next fifteen years. Thanks to the creation of the Internet and its role in society, information can now be spread from person to person faster than at any previous time in history. With technology evolving every day and new ethical issues such as the use of drones in warfare, electronic currencies and how to manage them, and the potential misuse of information technology by world powers, new arguments and criticisms are being developed constantly. However, just as there are many downsides to the increasing involvement of technology in everyday life, there are plenty of improvements brought about by technical use. The main question is: is technology evolving to be a powerful, a good beneficiary or a threatening evil to society? The daily evolutions of technology in society have largely gone hand in hand with global government organizations. Through contemporary issues such as espionage, drone use, and digital currency, government agencies have had to develop new and innovative ways to manage static change in the electronic world. In June 2013, information became available to the world that the US national government Security Agency had collected all cell phone data of Verizon customers1. This information was supposed to be used to track criminal activity and identify any suspects, but the agency was collecting data from all users. For many people who believed the government had gone too far, this was an outrage. Yet others, like President Obama, believed that the system the NSA used to conduct surveillance and receive…half paper…changes helped cultivate a world with better medical practices than at any time in history. Technology has also helped the world of agriculture, and thus has begun to lend a hand to the problem of poverty and hunger in the world. Although combat drones receive criticism for inaccuracy on the battlefield, farmers have been able to use drone technology to scan miles of field for problems and, in the process, save time and money searching areas problems that damage agricultural yields12. On top of this, farmers can now use drones to track levels of water, pesticides and other important chemicals needed to promote the growth of their crop13. Due to the increased availability of food around the world thanks to these technologies, global hunger levels could be greatly reduced by 2030 and thus create a better world for people living in poverty..