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R A H U L P U R A N I K I E – E X E C U T I V E M B A + B L E N D E D C O U R S E A P P L I C A N T

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HUMANS AND TECHNOLOGY

•  Humans and Technology go hand-in-hand. •  The Human evolution has made technology evolve and

Technology has made humans more adaptable. •  Humans need social interaction for their survival and

technology plays a pivotal role in this. •  The Human dependency on technology is growing at an

exponential rate and in the coming decades technology will dominate the way humans interact.

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TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

•  The last century saw the greatest advancements in technology through various inventions like airplanes, radio, motion picture, television, photography, computers, internet, and wireless devices having the most impact on how humans socially interact in today’s world.

•  With the advances in social interacting websites and the “magic” devices with incredible intuitiveness, simplicity and seamlessness, social interaction no longer needs “physical presence” of individuals.

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KEY FACTS & FIGURES

•  39% of today’s world population uses internet in some form; 45% of these are from Asia pacific region.

•  90% of the population that doesn’t use internet is from developing world; only 16% of people in Africa use internet.

•  96% of today’s world population uses mobile phones. •  Social interacting apps like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn and

Skype are among the top 5 apps on every smartphone and tablet. •  61% of the young generation (age group 16-25) spend an average of

2 hrs. per day on social networking sites.

Source: Internet World Stats, ICT Facts and Figures; Wikipedia; Google Search

BENEFITS OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION

The technological advances so far have given Humans the tools to: §  Communicate fast and efficiently, the whole world is effectively at

one’s “finger-tips”. §  Travel fast and efficiently across continents, the whole world is now a

“small family”. §  Do business across continents more efficiently through effective

communication and travel. §  Be in constant touch with your near and dear ones through “live”

information sharing.

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DOWNSIDES OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION

•  “Internet Addiction” is now actually being debated as a clinical disorder.

•  Reduction in physical interaction “face-time”, sense, touch and Inter-personal communication giving false feeling of togetherness.

•  Friendships through social networking sites could lead to “Insincere friendships” giving false feeling of companionship and bondage, ultimately leaving one lonely and stressed.

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SOCIAL INTERACTION IN 10 YEARS

The future will see further advancement in technological influence on social interaction: •  Wearable smart electronics will take the lead to keep you informed and

connected “on the go”. e.g.: Google’s project glass. •  Devices will get smaller, smarter, faster, and will be able to analyze information

before recommendation to suit personal preference. •  Artificial intelligence will play a vital role in technological application for social

interaction and other ways of communication. •  Platforms for social interaction will see a cut-throat competition – survival of

the fittest. •  New laws governing “Internet ethics” for social interaction will be put in

place. •  However, Humans will still depend on one of their basic five senses

“touch and feel” for social interaction in the years to come. Nevertheless they would also realize the importance of “physical interaction” and the role it plays in their daily life.

TECHNOLOGY

Source: Google Search