1. IET 600 Impact of Technology
Fall 2012
By:
Shane Wallingford

2. Positive Impacts of Technology
1. Better health for people
2. Better communication
3. Better productivity
4. Better transportation

3. Better Health for People
1. Lower infant mortality rates
2. Longer life expectancy
3. Better disease control

4. Lower Infant Mortality Rate

5. Longer Life Expectancy

6. Better Disease Control (Measles Ex.)

7. Better Communication 1. Computer and the internet 2. Cell phone
3. Satellite

8. Better Productivity (1947-2010)

9. Better Transportation
New York to Los Angles
On Horse - 6 months
By Train – 6 days
In automobile before 1960 – 25 days
In automobile today – 3 days
In air on a plane – 4 hours

10. Negative Impacts of Technology
1. Pollution
2. To System Dependent
3. More Dangerous Weapons

11. Pollution
1. Water
2. Air
3. Noise

12. Water Pollution
1. 40% of America’s rivers are to polluted to fish or swim.
2. 46% of America’s lakes are too polluted to fish or swim.
Approximately 1 trillion tons of nitrogen waste flows into the Gulf of Mexico in a year.
An estimated 6 million people die from drinking polluted water in the world.

13. Air Pollution
Vehicle exhaust contributes roughly 60% of all carbon monoxide emissions nationwide, and up to 95% in cities.
Global Warming (if you believe the data)
Acid Rain
Respiratory problems in People

14. Noise Pollution Large Equipment (Bull Dozers, Pans, Etc.)
Manufacturing Plants with mobile equipment and other Machinery
Steam Lines and Blow-offs
Jack Hammers and other pneumatic tools

15. To System Dependent
The electrical grid for the nation is all tied up on same network. Glitches in the system can cause major problems with the following;
1. Traffic signals
2. Elevators
3. Home Appliances
4. Communications
5. Air Traffic Controllers

16. More Dangerous Warfare
Need I say anything else about a more dangerous warfare that comes from Technology.

17. Conclusion of Impacts of Technology
There are many good aspects to technology that help us live a more productive, healthier, long life. They include better medicine, communication, and ability to get wherever we want.
But without the proper thoughts and careful planning, we can potentially due irreparable damage to ourselves and our planet for future generations.