The Impact of Science and Technology to Society

The term "society" might apply to activity over the whole of planet Earth. It is necessary to narrow down such a broad topic. Modern society is somewhat dependent on our personal and civil interactions, physical dwellings and structures, as well as the exchange of goods and services across economies. From this focused perspective, you can more easily begin to assess the impact of science and technology on society.

Communication

Internet connectivity, the Web and digital hardware devices have a huge impact on modern civilization. These technologies influence and evolve the way we communicate with family and friends, as well as make it easier to quickly reach out and meet new people anywhere in the world where there is Internet access. Scientific research conducted by the U.S. military in the 1960s brought about the birth of the Internet. The scientists' mission was to find a reliable way of maintaining communication in the event of war. As a result, the whole of modern society has a way to maintain relationships, with virtual disregard for the distance and location.

Infrastructure

Shelter from the elements and exposure has always been integral to societies. After a people settle down, mobility and transportation between communities is equally important. Science and technology has allowed modern society to transform swampland and deserts into neighborhood suburbs, as well as build towering condominiums in urban areas to compensate for the lack of land. For most of the 20th century and still the case a decade into the 21st century, we use science and technology to transform crude oil into fuel to power cars, planes and trains to help people in society travel to work, go shopping and visit family and friends.

Economy

Anthropologists believe that many of Earth's early civilizations fell due to depletion of natural resources. Over cultivation of farm land and unseasonably dry climates can doom any society. However, using science and technology we have formed a global economy that helps sovereign nations share and sell vital resources between each other. One nation may have agricultural scientists who specialize in producing and exporting agriculture, while another nation has engineers and technologists skilled in manufacturing the heavy-duty farming machinery that maximizes agricultural yield. No nation can specialize in all skill sets, but all nations can share scientific and technical skills for the greater good of society.