Science and technology are the outcomes of human innovation; they have been a boon for humans. Science has played a crucial role in our lives. We are all dependent on technology, so it has become an inevitable and inseparable aspect of our daily lives. Science and technology have not only made our lives easier but also influenced various aspects of our lives.
One major aspect influenced by science and technology is human relationships. Human relations and socialization are crucial aspects of human life. Human relations are very important for living a healthy and happy life. Nowadays, the development in technology has also immensely impacted our human relations. Like a coin has two sides, technology also has both negative and positive effects on human relations.
Technology has had a positive impact on human relations. In ancient times, when there was no significant development in the field of science and technology, people couldn’t communicate with their loved ones, friends, or family living in another country or far from them. They used to write letters to each other, which was very slow and only allowed for one-way communication. But nowadays, science and technology have given us mobile phones, the internet, etc., through which people can communicate with each other at any time. It has strengthened and deepened relationships between people. Science and technology have also gifted us with many social sites like emails, video calls, Viber, etc., through which communication is fun and easier.
Despite all these positive aspects, science and technology have also been obstacles in strengthening human relations, which is a harsh truth to accept. Due to the advancement of the internet, cell phones, and many social sites like Instagram, Facebook, etc., most teenagers are negatively affected. Teenagers are always on their phones, playing games and chatting with their online friends virtually, but they fail to socialize with people in real life. It has made teenagers, as well as adults, more socially insecure and has made socialization harder for them, affecting their relationships and lowering their confidence as well. Not only teenagers, but many adults have also become victims of this burning issue, which is very essential to solve.
In this way, science and technology have become both a boon and a curse for human relations development. To take maximum advantage of science and technology and to protect oneself from its cons, humans themselves must be more conscious and use gadgets thoughtfully. Science and technology are very significant, and we humans can’t even imagine our lives without them, so it is necessary to use these modern gifts consciously and thoughtfully by everyone.
By: Prinsika Baraili (Science, F2)
