We tend to ponder a lot on the issues that technology advancements pose socially and environmentally. Its mind boggling to grasp the concept that one can develop obesity or carpal tunnel from one's addiction to such incredible gadgets. Technology has an even bigger impact on the environment as it uses  land to build factories, disrupting the natural habitat of animals and leaving the area around it polluted. Nevertheless, I haven't seen that many people discuss on the benefits of technology. Seeing our race evolve over the years has made me realize that we have truly made some remarkable advancements in medicine, paperless communication, and knowledge of the planet we live on. We have created technologies that teach us how to limit harm to our environment by gaining knowledge on how our actions impact it. Scientists and researchers from all over are able to communicate effectively with each other and with the worldwide population by share their conclusions on national television or on the web. Medical advancements have been able to create cures for certain diseases and i dentify ways in which to prevent them. I think knowing and understanding fully the advantages and disadvantages of technology will aid in the research of discovering the perfect balance between electronic innovation and keeping a sustainable environment for all.

I agree with you completely it is amazing that obesity and carpal tunnel can string off of the use of technology. Our technological advances have many positive impacts on our daily lives nut at the same time it does have negative impacts. technology might give us the ability to have the knowledge to know what we do is wrong but at the same time people don't pay attention to what they do everyday. instead people are oblivious and instead of walking or riding there bike somewhere that is close they choose to drive. these short trips where people drive instead of walk add up over time.on the other hand technology is also helping the environment at least they are coming up with more environmentally safe vehicles and doctors are curing diseases and environmentalists are attempting to save the rain forests and animals around the world.