1.2.3 Advantages and disadvantages of technology

• Technology enables us to communicate, access information, and automate tasks more efficiently
• Match the advantage with its explanation:

  Increased access to information ↔️ Search engines and online libraries

  Automation of routine tasks ↔️ Smart home devices and productivity apps

  Advancements in healthcare ↔️ Telemedicine and medical monitoring devices
• Addiction is a potential disadvantage of technology.


  True
• Video conferencing is a technological advancement that improves communication
• Automation tools save time and increase efficiency
• Excessive use of social media can lead to addiction.


  True
• Overuse of technology can reduce face-to-face interactions.


  True
• Excessive use of technology can lead to addiction and reduced productivity.


  True
• The environmental impact of technology includes energy consumption and e-waste
• What does the term 'technology' refer to in the context of everyday life?

  Scientific knowledge applied to problems
• What is one area where technology has made significant advancements?

  Healthcare
• What is an example of a technological advancement in healthcare that allows remote consultations?

  Telemedicine
• What is one example of how technology has automated routine tasks?

  Smart home devices
• What are some ways technology has improved daily life in various domains?

  Communication, access, tasks, quality
• Addiction is a potential disadvantage of technology in daily life.


  True
• Order the negative impacts of technology on the environment:

  1️⃣ Energy consumption

  2️⃣ Electronic waste
• Increased data collection and potential for hacking raises concerns about personal privacy
• Match the advantage of technology with its corresponding disadvantage:

  Improved communication ↔️ Addiction and overreliance

  Increased access to information ↔️ Privacy and security concerns

  Automation of routine tasks ↔️ Potential job displacement

  Convenience and time-saving ↔️ Negative impact on social interactions

  Advancements in healthcare ↔️ Environmental concerns
• Improved communication and connectivity is an advantage of technology.


  True
• Technology plays a central role in modern everyday life, enabling us to communicate and access information
• Match the advantage with its example:

  Improved communication ↔️ Video calls and social media

  Increased access to knowledge ↔️ Online libraries and educational resources

  Convenience and time-saving ↔️ Online shopping and mobile banking
• Search engines provide quick access to information online.


  True
• Examples of beneficial technological advancements:

  1️⃣ Video conferencing

  2️⃣ Search engines

  3️⃣ Automation tools

  4️⃣ Telemedicine

  5️⃣ GPS navigation
• Increased data collection raises concerns about personal privacy
• While technology brings many advantages, it also has several disadvantages
• What is a potential economic consequence of automation in industries?

  Job displacement
• Finding a balanced approach to technology use is essential for its benefits to outweigh its disadvantages.

  True
• Match the advantage of technology with its corresponding disadvantage:

  Improved communication and connectivity ↔️ Potential for addiction and overreliance

  Increased access to information and knowledge ↔️ Privacy and security concerns
• One disadvantage of technology is the potential for privacy and security concerns
• GPS navigation is an example of technology saving time and increasing convenience.


  True
• Advancements in education, such as online learning platforms, have expanded educational opportunities
• Improved communication and connectivity are examples of the advantages
• Automation can lead to job displacement
• What can excessive use of devices and social media lead to?

  Addiction and overreliance
• Overuse of technology can reduce face-to-face interactions and lead to social isolation.


  True
• What is the key to balancing the advantages and disadvantages of technology?

  Moderation and awareness