https://padlet.com/snuraisyah64/r6yclcswa0hv en-us 2017-01-12 03:57:42 UTC 2017-01-12 04:00:38 UTC hello@padlet.com snuraisyah64 https://padlet.com/snuraisyah64/r6yclcswa0hv/wish/146691847 These are several viewpoints on the implications of technological change and advancement and
such schools of thought which considerably vary have their respective validity. Technological
change has its advantages and disadvantages. For one, it is true that it partly solves problems and
makes life better. At the same time, technological changes may likely create new problems
thereby threatening or damaging quality of life. In the developing economies, for instance,
technological advantages has both its merits and demerits. The introduction and seeming
acceptability and usefulness of computers have somehow helped increase the efficiency of several
firms. It is not only in the industrial sector that technological change proven to be very effective.
In the agricultural sector, for example, the introduction of new technologies in increasing
production has been very effective in expanding agricultural produce. These are just a few
examples to illustrate the advantages of technological advancement.

On the other hand, countries should be more careful on their choice of technology since it must be
noted that while certain types of technology are adaptable to developed economies the same type
of technology may not fit the environment of developing countries due to differing economic,
social, cultural, and political factors. For example, infrastructure improvements such as a
construction of irrigation dam in the mountains of the Philippines where several natives reside
may likely be resisted by the population due to cultural factors. They may prefer not to have such
improvements in view of traditional values. Another example is the pollution impact of some
technological improvements particularly in the industrial sectors.

The choice and adaptability of new technology should therefore be carefully studied. The short,
medium, and long term impact of such technology is very important particularly for developing
economies. The benefits should always be greater than the costs.

I am inclined to support both positions because both views have their own validity. However, I am
more convinced that technological advancement is beneficial to countries so long as they are
aware of the disadvantages of such technology.]]> 2017-01-12 03:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/snuraisyah64/r6yclcswa0hv/wish/146691847