New technology is being created every day. People are finding more ways to make our lives more efficient by inventing things to fill every possible human need. The new devices we see in our social media feed daily are the results of these innovations but are only a fraction of the more important inventions created to benefit the entire human race. Many machines and devices are made with a bigger purpose than just for our amusement.
We can find these innovations in the different industries that are essential to society. These industries are always at the top of research for newer products that improve the overall quality of life. Many new technologies are for industries that promote convenience and time-saving, but some are for more important industries that save human lives. Let us explore these and see how technology continuously makes everything easier for all of us.
Healthcare System
Medicine is probably the most important industry that benefits a lot from technological innovations. From dentists, pharmaceutical scientists, veterinarians, to surgeons and therapists, everyone is always finding new ways to make medical care and procedures more comfortable for their patients.
Many machines with various functions are created for different purposes across the healthcare system, all for keeping us healthy and alive. We have seen the rise of various imaging technology that helps medical professionals to examine the body. Some use technology to implant micro-devices. We have even invented artificial body parts and organs in place of lost or destroyed ones.
Entertainment Industry
The entertainment industry has always evolved around advancements in technology. People are always craving something new and interesting, so technology is always breaking boundaries and pushing its limits to keep people entertained. Music is a big part of this industry, where innovations create unique sounds and effects. Photos and videos are freely altered, enhanced, and distorted to fit current trends.
These things are all made accessible to different devices whenever, wherever people want. Movies and TV shows make use of computed generated images to give form to non-existent things. The entertainment industry is where technology will always be as flexible and magical as it can be.
Transportation
Transportation is one of the biggest industries that banks on technology. Vehicles are always being tweaked to become faster, more efficient, and more sustainable so that people can arrive in their desired places in the shortest amount of time possible. We are also adjusting these modes of transportation to accommodate comfort and luxury for those that can afford them.
Construction Industry
The building of residential and commercial structures is made easier by technology. Humans have always aimed for efficiency and convenience from the start of the planning to the end of demolishing buildings. So we make applications that digitally render physical structures, vehicles that can lift and move tons of materials, and even machines that can print out an entire building from the base up. We even use technology to adjust normal constructions for possible threats of storms and earthquakes. It is not just the appearance of buildings that we continue to make better, but also for our safety inside these erected structures.
Communications
As we know, communication is as convenient as it can be because of technology. The internet, accessible through almost all modern devices, lets us communicate with anyone around the world. It eliminated the waiting time that sending letters through courier once had. It removed the feeling of physical distance by allowing people to see each other virtually in real-time. We can even meet strangers to find romantic connections that used to be so hard to find just by swiping left and right.
In addition, marketing communications are also further enhanced by technology. Traditional ways of advertising are being left behind for the more efficient and low-cost ways of advertising online. Businesses are using this advantage to provide better products and services to their customers and find an edge over their competitors.
Technology is already integrated into our lives. For the most part, society might collapse if technology is suddenly taken away from our hands. So we continue to research and experiment, create and innovate to update old pieces of technology.
Especially in these essential industries, keeping up with new inventions are crucial to always save resources, time, money, and even lives. But it is important to remember that technology can also hurt us and our environment, so knowing how to properly use, maintain, and dispose of these machines and devices are a must to maximize them to our advantage.
References:
Beyer, Scott. 3d Printed Homes: A Fix for Global Housing Problems? Catalyst, 23 Sep. 2021, https://catalyst.independent.org/2021/09/23/3d-printed-global-housing/. Accessed 7 Oct. 2021.
Edinburgh Sensors. The Impact of Technology on the Environment and How Environmental Technology Could Save Our Planet. 13 Nov. 2019, https://edinburghsensors.com/news-and-events/impact-of-technology-on-the-environment-and-environmental-technology/. Accessed 7 Oct. 2021.
