After class on Tuesday I began to think about all the ways in which computers affect our lives. Twenty years ago it was very rare to have a personal computer. Today, it is almost impossible to imagine life without one. Most American's have at least one personal computer in their household. Even those who do not own their own personal computer still use computers daily. The most apparent way is by accessing a public computer, but also though PDA's, cell phones or even driving a car they are being affected by the use of computers.
As mentioned, driving a car is using a computer. In class we discussed how cars have many computers within them, this makes me think about all the ways in which we utilize computers that we never think twice about. For example, video games, microwaves, dishwashers, traffic lights, and iPods all have computers within them.
It is inevitable that our lives are affected by computers, even if we don't seek them out they are all around us. Think about the driver next to you playing with the internet on their phone, they are affecting you by putting you at risk. I think the most important concept about having computers in our everyday lives is to make sure we use them properly, afterall computer misuse can and has lead to major societal problems.
If this blog has got you thinking, one website that expands upon this idea is : http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1047105/how_computers_affect_our_lives.html
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We are so very committed to computers these days. I don't think we will have any paper assignments in the next 5 years. I like doing things on computers. I helps to save the environment, and it saves time. I actually have two computers systems. I do so much on my computers! They are very helpful for school and for my social needs.
ReplyDeleteI like the paperless assignments for classes. I had an online class and it was virtually paperless. It saved a lot of money. And before you know it the Amazon Kindle will replace text books and it will then be 100% paperless. That will be excellent!
ReplyDeleteWith the developing of personal computer, I always find that I can’t leave it. It is so surprise for me that the speed of developing computer is so fast. I was accustomed writing paper before, but if I am accustomed typing on my computer, I don’t want to use my pen any more. And I like to carry my laptop anywhere.
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