Technology affect on society

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Technology Effect on Society
In the past decades, technology has significantly advanced with new developments in social networking including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Snapchat influencing the lives of the people daily. Currently, people can connect digitally with each other which has made the world a global village. While there have been arguments that technology has been instrumental in making tasks easier, simpler and fast, it has also been detrimental to people lives as their health, happiness, and creativity is affected by it. The positives that have been brought by technology has in turn been eroded by the negative consequences it has caused to the people.
On a positive note, technology has been useful in enhancing connectivity among global citizens. Currently, it is possible for individuals across the world to connect and exchange information that is necessary for their social and economic development (Lad 19653). Social media platforms such as Whatsapp and Facebook have specifically been useful in connecting digital communities. This is necessary for enhancing integration among the people of diverse cultures.
Secondly, the advancements in technology have made business marketing, B2B, and B2C activities easier. Companies post their products on the websites and social media pages to reach out to the customers that are spread across the world (Lad 19654). This is a critical milestone since it has reduced the cost of marketing …