TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN BELIEFS

 

Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes. The advancement of this scientific knowledge has ensured that it plays a vital role in human belief. Our dependency on technology is evolving day by day. People have become so much dependent on technology that even now, businesses are developing their strategies around it.

The traditional way of interaction between organizations and their clients is changing drastically with the e-commerce industry. An example of such an organization is NYSC, our regular monthly clearance/ biometric verification exercise is done with the use of technology. During my three (3) weeks orientation course in Ede, Osun state, the DG of NYSC addressed us twice via zoom platform. That’s the extent to which technology has become an integral part of our lives. In a way, we are becoming addicted to it.

Think about how the internet changed our social behavior; Now we interact more through phone calls, video chat, and emails which have replaced the traditional way of meeting face to face. We can’t ignore the fact that the social bond that we humans share has been affected by technological advancement. The times when we hang out with our friends and families have become memories.

Looking at our society, are these the only ways in which technology has impacted our lives and beliefs? The answer is No. Every other day, we hear fake news in some form or the other. Social media platforms have become a hotspot for these people spreading fake news. It affects society at large. People tend to believe more in such misinformation than following print media that provides genuine and verified information. Contents available in the media molds the opinion of society. Sometimes it brings a change in how we behave with others and how we judge them. People need to figure out the correct source of information.

On many occasions, we encounter a situation when we start shopping online for one thing but end up buying something else due to a better discount on the last item. We do it because we believe that we may miss the exciting deal on that product. In this way, e-commerce companies manipulate consumer behavior.

Fellow corps members and the reading public, let us introspect within ourselves, how much time do you spend on social media apps or online sites watching a series of movies online? That’s how people’s behavior is being hijacked. We need to utilize our time efficiently. In these ways, we have allowed technology to govern our behavior, be it emotional, social, societal, or personal. But in the long run, we must aim to use it effectively to improve productivity in our daily routine. It must act as a supplement to our lives instead of being the controller.

In conclusion, the very nature of all technological systems has altered human behaviors, interactions, and beliefs in some negative ways, but has also created unprecedented opportunities for modifying human behaviors in positive ways.

Name: Elijah, Elijah Sunday

State Code: OS/22B/0235

Course of Study:  Animal science

Institution: Akwa Ibom State University

State of Origin: Akwa Ibom