Make up class-1 Introduction to Sociology_Technology, the Internet, and Virtual Worlds

Introduction to Technology, Internet and Virtual Worlds


1. Summarize 

Technology is built into machines, computers, devices and factories and systems are configured to operate without detailed knowledge. With the advancement of technology, electronic products such as electric cars, computers, and mobile phones can be used today. Mobile phones are developed from phones that were used to connect to telephone lines, and are now a multi-functional machine that can utilize various functions such as search, phone, and text anywhere with just one small device. Cell phones have changed social customs. Unofficial social norms have arisen in conjunction with the use of cell phones in public situations. There are situations when people shouldn't be using cell phones, but not all people have the same idea about them. With the advancement of technology, video games have also become enormously advanced. This has a positive effect of improving visual attention, but on the contrary, there are too many harmful effects. Video games are mostly violent, violent, and provocative, which can increase aggression and cause fights.

2. Interesting

 With the development of technology we now live around immensely comfortable machines. Without technology, they would have had to work manually one by one if they hadn't developed as they are now. Technology is now an inseparable essential element in our lives, but the negative effects of technology are never small. However, machines that can only bring positive effects are difficult to make right now, so they should be judged, used, and utilized well. Care should be taken not to derive negative effects from health, psychological, and behavior.

3. Discussion 

How can we improve the problem of racism?

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