iet 600 impact of technology
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
IET 600 Impact of Technology
Fall 2012By:
Shane Wallingford
Positive Impacts of Technology1. Better health for people2. Better communication3. Better productivity4. Better transportation
Better Health for People1. Lower infant mortality rates
2. Longer life expectancy
3. Better disease control
Lower Infant Mortality Rate
Longer Life Expectancy
Better Disease Control (Measles Ex.)
Better Communication1. Computer and the internet
2. Cell phone
3. Satellite
Better Productivity (1947-2010)
Better TransportationNew York to Los Angles
On Horse - 6 monthsBy Train – 6 daysIn automobile before 1960 – 25 daysIn automobile today – 3 daysIn air on a plane – 4 hours
Negative Impacts of Technology 1. Pollution2. To System Dependent3. More Dangerous Weapons
Pollution1. Water
2. Air
3. Noise
Water Pollution1. 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.
Air PollutionVehicle exhaust contributes roughly 60% of
all carbon monoxide emissions nationwide, and up to 95% in cities.
Global Warming (if you believe the data)Acid RainRespiratory problems in People
Noise PollutionLarge Equipment (Bull Dozers, Pans, Etc.)Manufacturing Plants with mobile equipment
and other MachinerySteam Lines and Blow-offs Jack Hammers and other pneumatic tools
To System DependentThe 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 signals2. Elevators3. Home Appliances4. Communications5. Air Traffic Controllers
More Dangerous WarfareNeed I say anything
else about a more dangerous warfare that comes from Technology.
Conclusion of Impacts of TechnologyThere 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.