IET 600 Impact of Technology

Fall 2012By:

Shane Wallingford

Positive Impacts of Technology1. Better health for people2. Better communication3. Better productivity4. Better transportation

Better Health for People1. Lower infant mortality rates

2. Longer life expectancy

3. Better disease control

Lower Infant Mortality Rate

Longer Life Expectancy

Better Disease Control (Measles Ex.)

Better Communication1. Computer and the internet

2. Cell phone

3. Satellite

Better Productivity (1947-2010)

Better TransportationNew York to Los Angles

On Horse - 6 monthsBy Train – 6 daysIn automobile before 1960 – 25 daysIn automobile today – 3 daysIn air on a plane – 4 hours

Negative Impacts of Technology 1. Pollution2. To System Dependent3. More Dangerous Weapons

Pollution1. Water

2. Air

3. Noise

Water Pollution1. 40% of America’s rivers are to polluted to

fish or swim.2. 46% of America’s lakes are too polluted to

fish or swim.Approximately 1 trillion tons of nitrogen

waste flows into the Gulf of Mexico in a year.An estimated 6 million people die from

drinking polluted water in the world.

Air PollutionVehicle exhaust contributes roughly 60% of

all carbon monoxide emissions nationwide, and up to 95% in cities.

Global Warming (if you believe the data)Acid RainRespiratory problems in People

Noise PollutionLarge Equipment (Bull Dozers, Pans, Etc.)Manufacturing Plants with mobile equipment

and other MachinerySteam Lines and Blow-offs Jack Hammers and other pneumatic tools

To System DependentThe electrical grid for the nation is all tied up

on same network. Glitches in the system can cause major problems with the following;1. Traffic signals2. Elevators3. Home Appliances4. Communications5. Air Traffic Controllers

More Dangerous WarfareNeed I say anything

else about a more dangerous warfare that comes from Technology.

Conclusion of Impacts of TechnologyThere are many good

aspects to technology that help us live a more productive, healthier, long life. They include better medicine, communication, and ability to get wherever we want.

But without the proper thoughts and careful planning, we can potentially due irreparable damage to ourselves and our planet for future generations.