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IET 600 Impact of Technology

IET 600 Impact of Technology. Fall 2012 By: Shane Wallingford. Positive Impacts of Technology. 1. Better health for people 2. Better communication 3. Better productivity 4. Better transportation . Better Health for People. 1. Lower infant mortality rates 2. Longer life expectancy

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IET 600 Impact of Technology

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  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.

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