What are the consequences of misuse of technology?

It is said that the greatest achievement of man is the technology that he has created. It is the cause of convenience for human beings in the present day. Man is unable to listen carefully to the disadvantages of this noise of success, that is why the modern man, especially the younger generation, is suffering from physical and moral degradation.

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In this process of development, there are some technological items that are having both positive and negative effects on our young generation - especially cable networks, social networking, mobile phones and social apps have made young people rude and incompetent. It is also a fact that nowadays life without internet, mobile phones and social networking seems dull and incomplete because these means have made communication easier and closer to each other.

Parents are advising their children that regular use of internet, gaming, mobile phone and social networking is hampering their studies and they waste most of their time using mobile phone instead of studying. The new generation is suffering the most from computers, mobile phones, the internet and similar devices. Young people are being misled by taking too much interest in them, as if it would not be wrong to say that the youth is a 'technology addict'.

Not only young people but people of all ages seem to be using social networking sites. Whether it's chatting or spending time marketing a product or chatting with friends, social networking is used to accomplish all of these tasks.

Many software such as Photoshop misuse of images to blackmail or hacking software such as hacking someone's personal account and using their personal data in blackmailing people in the world of technology They are overjoyed that they have gone beyond the level of morality.

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Unnecessary misuse of digital screens has made human beings mentally and physically weak. Excessive use of mobile phones increases brain tumors by 74%, heart disease by 45% and hearing loss by 80%. They suffer from mental and physical weakness. Laziness has become part of the personality of young people who seek the help of technology in everything.

The basic purpose of technologies like social media is to bring people together and reduce the distances between them, but in most of the cases the effects are opposite. According to research done on young adults of age 19 -32 years, it was found that the people who had high usage of social media were found socially isolated as compared to those who didn’t use social media much. If such people manage to find ways to reduce the use of social media, they may feel better.

The excessive use of technologies have also adverse effects on our physical health. The gadgets like smartphones, tablets and computers require attention of users for longer time which may lead to strain in eyes. This digital eyestrain can further lead to blurred vision, body pain and headache.

The American Optometric Association has recommended the 20-20 rule for the people who use digital screen for longer period. According to this rule, user should take 20 seconds break after every 20 minutes of screen use. during this 20 seconds break, user should look at something, which is 20 feet away from him.

The use of technology during bedtime interferes with our sleep because it causes hyperactivity. According to research done in 2014, the blue light which is emitted from digital screens disturbs our natural sleep rhythm and leads to insomnia.

The recent revolution in technology has totally changed our lifestyle. No doubt, it has many positive effects but also there are risks associated with it. The persons who are excessively using the digital screens should re-evaluate their usage and should reduce their screen time.

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