Discussion on the ill-effects of rapid technological advancements – Probable causes and solutions The current age is witnessing rapid technological development, and human beings are unable to cope with such advancements. The modern society is getting subjected to emerging technologies that mainly includes artificial intelligence, machine learning, and industrial robots. It can be argued that advancements in these technologies are improving the quality and services; however, these technologies have the potential to create long-term damage. For instance, AI can replace human workers as they are programmed to do regular tasks. Issues related to employment will arise. Moreover, it can be tied to retirement savings as human beings will be unable to save money for a secure future. In other words, automation has the potential to risk the jobs of human beings. Every day, we are witnessing rapid advancements such as algorithms, machine communication, augmented reality, and robots (Smith & Carayon, 1995). The positive impact of these sophisticated technologies cannot be completely denied. However, it also implies that modern society would require a lesser number of workers as automated technologies are…
Implications of increasing advancements in technology- A brief discussion Technological advancements in the recent era have affected productivity and growth, notably in the case of developed economies. However, technology is supposed to enhance growth. On the one hand, it has created jobs and increased economic growth in the developed nations. On the other hand, technology decreased the productivity levels of the nations. Modern technological innovations such as communications technology and information technology cannot ensure long-term economic growth like previous innovations such as automobiles and electricity. Modern innovations cannot ensure big economic payoff. ICT has more negative effects on the society, and this, in turn, is undermining GDP growth and productivity (Leung, 2011). The modern technological advancements have multiple pitfalls. Identifying the causes Modern technology is “disruptive” in a literal sense. Technological disruption demands a lot from people in terms of new skills, behavioral changes, and adaptation to innovative systems. While it can be argued that new software and hardware is consistently offering more efficiency capacity and performance, it would be necessary to point out that it is partly solving economic…
Technological innovations Technological innovations in the past few decades have significantly changed various aspects of our society. From personal lives to industrial production processes, every one of them involves technology in some form or the other. In industries, technological inventions have sped up the production processes, enabling the company to acquire more profits by taking bulk orders. However, technological inventions have their own set of problems. Using computerized systems too much can end up jeopardizing our data stored in them, as external attackers might try to steal them using malware attacks. Also, automated machines in factories require the need of skilled professionals to work on them, which means existing staffs need to be trained adequately from time to time, as the existing technology might get old with time and become obsolete. These incur a high cost from the company, and also requires sufficient human resources. This can be solved by regulating the use of technology. People using computers to save their data should limit the data stored in computer systems and should have a backup ready in case the data…
RippleNet Home – the New Product they Launched Last Late Year Over the years, Ripple has grown prominently within the cryptocurrency space. In a nutshell, Ripple is a payment procedure that facilitates fast, frictionless cross-border payments with minimal fees. It operates on a series of servers regularly communicating, while maintaining a distributed ledger with an updated state of balances and transactions. The cryptocurrency giant hosts a native asset, XRP, which rebranded in late 2018 from the name Ripple. XRP acts as the chief medium for transferring value over the network. Ripple announced the launch of a new product late last year, “RippleNet Home,” that would allow customers to connect and partner with each other. During the launch of RippleNet Home on November 7th at Ripple Swell conference held in Singapore, the company stated in a statement: “RippleNet home will act as a hub where RippleNet members will be able to connect and partner with each other, analyze corridors, and access data analytics on their transactions.” RippleNet gives financial institutions and business companies the chance to enhance their capabilities and expand…
A comparison between operating systems What is an Operating system? Every computing system runs on a software that is needed and optimized as per the performance needs of the user and the capabilities of the system. Hence, an operating system is required by the system, which would run hardware and software as per the choice of the user, and perform a host of services for it. Over the years, various operating systems are developed by different IT companies around the world. While some offer fancy functions and can perform a wide variety of tasks, others are limited to essential functions and are intended for core functions only. UNIX UNIX is a command based multiuser operating software conceptualized by Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie in the 1960s and subsequently developed by them in the 1970s at the Bell Labs, now known as AT&T labs. Initially, it was to be used within the Bell labs. But in the late 1970s, AT&T started licensing the software to other companies, like Sun Microsystems, who developed their versions of it by adding or enhancing some…
A comparative account of two different types of Operating Systems An OS enables a computer system to operate its software. Every computer, smartphone, or tablet has a built-in operating system that creates communication between the hardware components and software programs. Nowadays, computers have a Graphical User Interface (GUI), and it has made the usage of computers much easier. A few examples of operating systems are Google Android, Linux, UNIX, iOS, z/VM, and z/OS. Among these, iOS and Linux have been chosen as OS1 and OS2, respectively. A comparison between the two shall be outlined here. OS 1- iOS iOS developer is Apple Inc., and it is a mobile-based operating system. It mainly operates the mobile devices of Apple. It is compatible with iPod Touch, iPhone, and other company-related mobile devices only. It is written in Assembly language, C++, C, and Objective-C. After Android, iOS is considered the most popular operating system suitable for mobiles (Chien et al., 2014). The OS has been launched in 2007, and it became the OS for the world’s first iPhone. Formerly, it was known as…
A comparative study of operating systems Chrome OS Chrome OS is a Linux kernel-based operating system that was designed and developed by Google. It was based on an earlier version called Chromium OS, which was a Linux distribution software, mostly used for browsing the world wide web. Chrome OS uses google chrome browser as its host user interface. Since the primary user interface is google chrome, it can be noted that chrome OS is mainly for web browsing and other applications associated with it, and does not support other extensive functions like gaming or high-level programming (Yang et al., 2019). Laptops running on chrome OS are called Chromebooks. The first commercial Chromebook was launched in 2011. Chrome OS was launched targeting the notebook market and offered very little support for desktop computers. Chrome OS also enables the user to access their desktop remotely and supports Chromecast- a series of digital devices developed by Google. Android Android is an operating system developed and designed for smartphones. It is Linux kernel-based and is open-source software available to the general public. Over the…
The rapidly evolving technology of the modern world The rapidly evolving technology of the modern world has enhanced our way of living; however, it has created issues that are challenging. Notably, the modern society is dependent on computer systems. The systems are used in organizations in order to store as well as process data. Moreover, the rapid development of cloud technology is being witnessed. It is now easier to store physical data inside the computer drives. The data can be sent to cloud servers, and a lot of users can have access to the data. Computer systems have undoubtedly contributed towards the quality of our lives and enhanced the speed with which we work today. However, due to excessive usage and dependence on technology, human beings have lost their thinking and judging capabilities. The ability to think rationally and act objectively has become an issue as well. Further, the usage of the cloud to store data leads to security breaches. The number of malware attacks has increased, and users now have the choice of modifying data as they have access…
Operating systems Operating systems are the interface between computer hardware and computer user. It gives general services for computer programs. The operating system performs all tasks like memory management, processing data, input and output, device controlling, file and task management, and connecting other external devices. Different types of hardware and various applications need different operating systems to run on. For example, Mac desktop and laptop use MacOS, while iPhones and iPads use iOS. The different graphical interface and types of software used makes one operating system unique from the other one. Operating systems are of various kinds, like, multiprocessing OS, real-time OS, network OS, mobile OS, multitasking OS, etcetera. Before selecting an operating system, the user will look for data security, licensing, freedom to access, online support, restrictions, automation, updating, and flexibility. Based on all these factors and qualities, the user will choose one operating system over the other, depending on his preferences and usage. Four most important factors while selecting an OS is storage management, software features, data processing, and data protection and security. The most frequently used operating…
How to buy CBD with your computer when you live in Poland The stance on CBD in Poland is just like that of other Eurozone nations. While it may seem somewhat traditionally conservative, the nations have maintained a conservative view of the subject and have thus shielded their citizens of the liberal view of the western nations. As a result, CBD is still listed among the illicit substances even as more and more people view it as a medicinal substance. You do not have to miss out on the great benefits that the cannabis products offer. This is why you may want to find ways to buy and use the product right from the comfort of your home. As more and more people enjoy online shopping, cannabis products are also enjoying the platform. There are numerous sites that will ship CBD to you at an affordable price. However, even if the laws are not as liberal as they are in other countries, it is not illegal to buy CBD in Poland. You will get the CBD easily if it contains…