Negative Impacts of Technology

Today’s world is crammed with technology. Almost every family owns a computer, laptop, smartphone, tablet, television etc. All these make our lives easier. Originally created to serve faithfully to humanity, digital devices have also revealed their harmful impact on our lives. Many studies have come to the conclusion that our physical, social, and mental health suffers because of the excessive exposure to technology. Let’s discover the negative effects of technology on different aspects of our lives. Negative impacts in Workplace: Constant notifications, multiple web pages open on the desktop, and emails flowing in every hour – these are just a few of the many distractions caused by technology. Distraction is one of the most harmful impacts of technology at the workplace. The result? Cognitive scientist  Gloria Mark says , is, people compensating for interruptions by working faster, leading to stress, frustration and pressure. All of this leads t...