The word “technology” can refer to anything that’s human-made – from simple stone tools to modern machines and even space rockets. More generally, though, it describes how people creatively apply conceptual knowledge to organised tasks involving humans and machines that meet sustainable goals.

Technology enables us to solve complex problems with ease. Whether it’s automating repetitive or redundant tasks, or analyzing large datasets to inform decision making, technological resources allow organizations to step up their game and achieve greater outputs with less time and labor.

On the flip side, if used improperly, technology can also make it easy to become detached from the social world and to focus on one-way parasocial relationships that only benefit one individual at a time. For example; children who play video games for long periods, or spend a lot of time watching TV or dealing with their phones, may be missing out on the chance to form real-life friendships.

It’s vital to understand the role that technology plays in our lives and how it is changing the world we live in. This is true not only for those who research and develop new technologies, but also for all the people who use them in their working and personal lives. For example; it’s important to understand how online learning is revolutionizing higher education, so that institutions can plan for and adapt accordingly. Also, for the general public to be aware of how new technologies are impacting their daily lives and to take steps to ensure they’re being used in positive ways.