IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL

ADVANCEMENT IN SOCIETY
• According to the webster’s dictionary , technology is
defined as a description of arts.
• Technology is the source of change in society.
• Technological advancements refer to the continuous
development and improvement of tools, systems, and
methods that enhance human capabilities.
Examples: Inventions like the printing press,
electricity, the internet, and modern AI.
• Technological advancements have profoundly shaped society,
driving change across every aspect of human life.

• From the invention of the wheel to the rise of artificial

intelligence, technology has continually transformed how
people live, work, and interact.

• In the modern era, rapid advancements in fields like

communication, healthcare, automation, and artificial
intelligence are creating both new opportunities and
challenges.

• These innovations enhance productivity, improve healthcare

outcomes, and connect people globally, while also raising
concerns about job displacement, privacy issues, and social
inequalities.
 Historical Context Of Technological
Advancement
 Pre-Industrial Revolution (15th century) :Innovations like the
printing press revolutionized communication and learning.
 Industrial Revolution (18th–19th centuries): This period marked a
major shift with the invention of transformed agriculture,
transportation, and manufacturing, leading to urbanization and
economic growth.
 20th Century:The development of computers and communication
technologies, such as the telephone and television, connected
people in new ways.
 Technological Revolution (late 20th to early 21st century)
Impacts Of Technological Advancement
in society
 Positive Impact
 Negative Impact
Positive Impact
 Economic Growth
 Healthcare
 Global Connectivity
 Education

Negative Impact
 Job Displacement
 Privacy Issues
 Social Impacts
 History
 Theory of society change
1. Technological Determinism
 logic and momentum of human
 E.g. AC current, Light bulb
2. Social Construction of Technology (SCOT)
 human and society interaction
 E.g. Internet, Tesla and Edison
3. Actor-Network Theory (ANT)
 human and non-human factors
 E.g. Electric car, Space Program
 Technological Age
1. 3.3 million years ago to 2500 BC: Stone Age
2. 2500 to 2300 BC: Chalcolithic Age.
3. 2300 to 700 BC: Bronze Age.
4. 700 to 450 BC: Iron Age.
5. 450 BC to 450 AD: Classical Age.
6. 450 to 1400 AD: Middle Ages.
7. 1400 to 1750 AD: Renaissance.
8. Industrial Revolution (1760–1840)
9. Technical Revolution or Second Industrial Revolution (1870–1920)
10. Scientific-technical revolution (1940–1970)
11. Information and telecommunications revolution, also known as the Digital Revolution or Third
Industrial Revolution (1975–2021)
 Important Technological Inventions
 3.3 million years ago: The first tools
 1 million years ago: Fire
 20,000 to 15,000 years ago: Neolithic Revolution
 6000 BCE: Irrigation
 4000 BCE: Sailing
 1200 BCE: Iron
 850 : Gunpowder
 1044: Compass
 1250–1300: Mechanical clock
 1455: Printing
 1765: Steam engine
 1804: Railways
 1807: Steamboat
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 1844: Telegraph Contd…
 1876: Telephone
 1876: Internal-combustion engine & 1885: Automobile
 1879: Electric light
 1901: Radio
 1903: Airplane
 1926: Rocketry & 1957: Spaceflight
 1927: Television
 1937: Computer & 1947: Transistor & 1974: Personal computer
 1942: Nuclear power
 1974: Internet
 2012: CRISPR
 2017: Artificial intelligence
Technology Advancement Trend
 Positive
Impact of
Technological
Advancements
in Society
 Improved Healthcare
 Innovative Treatments: Technology has enabled advanced medical
equipment, telemedicine, and AI-driven diagnostics, improving patient
outcomes.
 Technology also promotes faster drugs discovery and personalized medicine.
 Access to Care: Telehealth services provide remote consultations, making
healthcare accessible to rural or underserved areas.
 Enhanced Education
 E-Learning Platforms: Online
courses and virtual classrooms make
education more accessible globally.
 Equal Opportunities: Digital tools
help bridge educational gaps by
providing resources to marginalized
communities.
 Interactive Learning: Technology
builds good communication bonds
between teachers and students.
 Economic Growth and Innovation

 Job Creation: Technology has

created new industries and job
roles, such as in AI,
cybersecurity, and renewable
energy.
 Increased Productivity:
Automation and digital tools
streamline workflows, boosting
efficiency and output.
 Global Connectivity: E-
commerce and digital
marketplaces allow businesses
to reach global audiences.
 Enhanced Communication
 Global Connectivity: Social
media and communication
apps enable instant
connections across the world.
 Collaboration Tools:
Platforms like video
conferencing and project
management software
facilitate teamwork across
geographies.
 Assistive technologies
improve communication for
people with disabilities.
 Environmental Benefits
 Sustainable Technologies:
Innovations in renewable
energy, electric vehicles, and
smart grids help combat
climate change.
 Efficient Resource Use:
Advanced devices monitor
and optimize energy
consumption, reducing waste.
 Conservation Efforts:
Satellite technology and AI
assist in wildlife monitoring
and environmental
conservation.
 Smart Homes: Automation in homes enhances convenience, security, and
energy efficiency.
 Entertainment: Streaming services, gaming, and digital art provide diverse
forms of leisure and cultural enrichment.
 Empowerment: Technology provides platforms for marginalized voices and
fosters social movements.
 Safety and Security: Surveillance, cybersecurity tools, and disaster
prediction technologies enhance public safety.
 Health Awareness: Wearable devices and health apps encourage fitness
and wellness.
 Space Exploration: Technological innovation drives missions to explore
space and discover new frontiers.
And many more.
NEGATIVE IMPACT OF
TECHNOLOGICAL
ADVANCEMENT IN
SOCIETY
 JOB DISPLACEMENT
 Automation and artificial intelligence are replacing
many traditional jobs, hence causing unemployment
as machines and software take over tasks previously
done by humans.

Automated machine taking job of welder Vending machine taking job of cashier
 SOCIAL ISOLATION
 Excessive screen time and less in-person
interaction can make people feel isolated,
weakening social relationships and community
connections.

Family members busy in their phones even College teens each focused on their
during dining phones rather than talking to each
other
 CYBERSECURITY THREATS
 With the advancement of technology, the risk of
hacking phishing attacks and illegal activities has
grown, resulting in significant data loss, privacy
breaches, and financial damage.

Phishing Attack in Whatsapp Increasing Illegal activities on Dark

Web
 HEALTH CONCERNS
 Prolonged use of technology can lead to several
physical health issues like Eyestrain ,Short
Sightedness ,Anxiety ,Obesity etc.

Too much screen time

Poor posture at desk leads to Myopia caused due to
leads to a lack of
back pain and several spinal excessive use of mobile
exercise and weight
problems phones
gain.
 Misinformation and Fake News: The rapid spread of
false information through social media and online
platforms can lead to widespread misinformation and
societal confusion.

 Reduced Attention to Surroundings: The use of

technology, especially mobile devices, can lead to a lack
of awareness of one’s surroundings, contributing to
accidents and safety issues.

 Addiction: Technology, particularly social media and

gaming, can be addictive, leading to excessive use and
neglect of other important activities and responsibilities.

 Overdependence on Technology: Excessive reliance on

technology can lead to loss of basic skills, such as
navigation, memory retention, and even basic arithmetic.
 E-Waste: Disposing of old electronics
creates harmful pollution and wastes
resources.

 Reduced Creativity: Over-reliance on

technology for tasks can limit creativity and
problem-solving abilities.
 Current Innovations and Expected effects

Technological advances and

innovations do not pause. They
reflect the ever-growing
understanding that humans derive
of the world we live in.

On numerous fields and fronts,

discoveries and experimentations
open new avenues that push the
boundaries of what is true and what
can be achieved.
 The forefront of innovation.
The newest innovations in technology include
advancements in Energy production and
application, Data storage and application,
Computation and Number Crunching,
Simulated intelligence and many more:

Quantum Computing:
With the discovery of Q-bit, a data point that does
not have two states as a regular bit does but four
possible states superimposed using the principle
of quantum superposition,
Data crunching has taken a new leap.
Though Quantum computers are unlikely to
appear in miniature devices, they promise a great
leap in computing capacity.
 High density Data storage:

Data is the new gold!

To store and transfer extremely high amounts of
data is a delicate task and given the amount of
data that exists, its safety is equally important.

5D optical data storage is one such innovation.

The current maximum record for data stored is

360 terabytes of data in a 23 cm disk of quartz
crystal.
A laser (Femtosecond pulse) is used to encode
the data in the crystal structure that if not
The entirety of human genome is stored in a Quartz crystal:
destroyed physically will be able to hold the
data for billions of years:
 Simulated Intelligence:

Though true intelligence has not been

created artificially, it is not something
that is out of the scope of possibilities.

Through examples (Training data sets)

computers are capable of developing
models that can perform a specific task
that requires creative influence:

Demis Hassabis and John Jumper from

the team that developed AlphaFold
won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in
2024 for their work on “protein
structure prediction”.

Their entire system is a simulated

intelligence trained on amino acid
chains that can predict the shape of
any protein given we know what AlphaFold Language
amino acids it contains. model:
 First positive Nuclear fusion
National Ignition Facility In
America has successfully
conducted the first contained and
controlled nuclear fusion test that
gave positive energy output.

The experiment required hundreds

of lasers (In phase) that impact a
deuterium and tritium capsule to
release energy:
Though the experiment is not
saleable to commercial
applications, it is a proof of
concept of what is possible.

Toroidal Fusion Reactors

(Tokomak) are being constructed
to test the possible
commercialization of clean fusion
energy.
 Other recent innovations:
• Augmented Reality
• Additive manufacturing (3D
printing)
• Robotics
• Generative AI
• Biotechnology and personalized
medication
• Animal testing alternatives, etc. Simulated organs for medical tests. 3D printing