Fears of Technology-Blog 9

I think that one of the most crucial issues regarding technology in today’s world is intimidation. I believe that people are intimidated by technology because a lot of people don’t understand what technology entails. I think it is fair to say that when people think technology, they think of the internet, the world wide web.


Although I realize that the internet is just a small portion of technology, it is probably the most relatable sub-topic of technology that people can connect with. Although there are many beneficial things that come from the internet, the biggest downside of it has to be safety. In an online article about global issues with technology, editor Yakebu Makiri writes, “to some people, the internet can appear to be a modern day “wild west,” or something to fear. The rise of online social networking, shopping, and other online interactions that ask people to share a large amount of personal information have led to a number of risks that every internet user needs to bear in mind (http://issues.tigweb.org/technology).”


This is a very valid point and a very valid concern for everyone who has every bought or disclosed any personal information on the web. If we could effectively make the internet safer, then we could possibly build a bridge to the “intimidated” portion of the population, and effectively embrace technology for the many benefits that it yields.