Humanity, technology and the pandemic crisis
Before the pandemic, I used technology in my everyday life for things like entertainment, communication, and researching. However, as the pandemic has progressed and many of us are confined to our homes, technology has become a crucial tool. I’ve adapted by using technology to stay connected with family and friends virtually through services like Zoom, Skype and FaceTime. Additionally I now use online learning platforms such as Khan Academy, EdX or Coursera to continue my education from home.
One major upside of adapting to this new way of living is that much of our daily lives can be done remotely without having physical contact with others which helps reduce the exposure risk associated with COVID-19. This also saves us time since we do not have to travel anywhere physically – everything from groceries shopping to attending classes can be done from the comfort of your own home.
However there are some downsides too. With most companies relying heavily on digital tools for operations and connectivity it increases people’s reliance on these applications which could cause problems if they malfunction due to overload or other issues caused by increased usage. Social media addiction is another issue that comes up when using technology constantly throughout the day – people may find it difficult to unplug after work hours or take breaks during their day activities due to being overstimulated by all these technologies and apps they use constantly throughout their days