From using a telegraph to sending letters to sending text messages. Technology has changed dramatically over the years, allowing more people to use it regularly. However, most don't realize how much humans rely on technology, such as using it as an alarm to wake up at precisely 6 a.m. or to record TV shows that can be watched later. Technology has done many great things for the human race, but where there is good, there is also evil. Such technological advancements have resulted in the production of weapons of mass destruction. In fact, there are enough nuclear weapons to blow up the world more than twenty times over. Unfortunately, humans excessively abuse the privilege of such advanced technology. Although there are many benefits to using technology in our daily lives, the risks and consequences of its use, including: increased skills, social isolation, job loss, and medical problems, outweigh on the benefits and lead to drastic results. Technology has its advantages and can be useful in various situations, such as education, but to a certain extent of expense. Technology in education has provided many children with the tools they need to succeed. In mathematics, technology helped the student by providing a calculator to help him solve complex mathematical equations, as well as in chemistry. The technology has been used not only in simple forms but also in the form of tablets. Today, few schools have started using the iPad in their younger age groups to ensure that each child can progress according to their speed of progress, which has not proven very effective as it has not yet spread to other schools in the United States. Computers also play an important role. very important role in education. They are often...... middle of paper ...... percent of teens who participated in the survey owned at least one electronic item. To avoid problems caused by lack of sleep, you should not look at a screen for at least thirty minutes before going to bed (technology takes its toll… 1). The technology can, however, be useful in certain situations when taking costs into account. and the consequences, it seems like it's just not worth it. Although some technological advances can help students with their school work, there is always the possibility of overuse of certain elements that can cause major problems. You should not depend on a simple computer or phone to solve your problems, you should always remember that having technology is a luxury and not a necessity. No matter the technology, it should never be worth using as long as someone can experience physical pain or interpret mental illness..