Spices and Pieces

The Perspective: The Impact of Computer Technology

I can never rebut life’s principle of contentment but with man’s level of intelligence, it is always a never-ending desire to discover, invent and innovate. Looking at our society now, we can testify how far man has gone in developing as well as destroying his environment. We cannot escape this fact. We are totally bombarded by the various imaginable and even unimaginable discoveries of humankind. Airplanes may be one, but there’s a lot more!

While typing this article I realize how fast I am in working on it through this book-sized gadget which I can fold crosswise and carry anywhere I go. Oh yes!  I am using a laptop at this moment and something comes across into my mind—a great “discovery” which has been with us all along.

            A famous and wealthy man named Bill Gates once said that “personal computers have become the most empowering tool we’ve ever created. They’re tools of communication, they’re tools of creativity, and they can be shaped by their user.” Indeed, computer technology brought many changes in the present society which has affected individuals and the way they live.

            It’s not surprising then that the growth and innovations of computer brought along with it many aspects of business. Documents and forms of communication in business industries become more paperless and convenient. It bridges distance and utilizes corporate time efficiently. Exchanging information through e-mails and other networking sites can still create effective communication but in a more efficient way. 

In reality, the business and organization would really find it difficult or impossible to function without information technology. Moreover, the heart of the company and offices is their daily operations where most employees take part. Thus, whether you will be in the top level or not, you are expected to have a skill, even a bit, in operating and working through a computer. Nowadays, it’s just inevitable.

I know that I am sharing an idea that common sense can provide. I even presumed that you are more knowledgeable of these facts. Why should we talk about this? Let me get to my point. It cannot be denied that computers have also been used for one’s own advantage while bringing prejudice and injustice to others. Some men fail to internalize the real essence of this discovery. For this reason, we see more of the faults and defects rather than the conspicuous goodness of the thing. This should not be! Yes, we might see loopholes at one point but it’s not the entirety. In the end, we still need it to become productive as we go out and conquer the field of business and industry. Let’s give and make the best out of it.

Perhaps, most of the good things are in our hands or in front of us but for some reasons we still look beyond.