Explain the impact of ICT on the society

ICT development has changed every aspect of the human society. It has affected our life in many ways.

A.) Faster communication speed
1. In the past, it took a long time for any news or messages to be sent. Now with the internet, news or messages are sent via e-mail to friends, business partners or to anyone efficiently.
2. With the capability of bandwidth, broadband and connection speed on the internet, any information can travel fast and at an instant. It saves time and is inexpensive.
B.) Lower communication cost
1. Using the Internet is cost-effective than the other mode of communication such as telephone, mailing or courier Service. It allows people to have access to large amounts of data at a very low cost.
2. With the internet we do not have to pay for any basic services provided by the Internet. Furthermore, the cost of connection to the internet is relatively cheap.
C.) Reliable mode of communication
1. Computers are reliable. With the Internet we can access and retrieved information from anywhere and at anytime. This makes it a reliable mode of communication.
2. However, the input to the computer is contributed by the human. If the data passed through the computer is faulty, the result will be faulty as well. This is related to the form GIGO. GIGO is a short form for Garbage In Garbage Out. It refers to the quality of output produced according to the input. Normally bad input produces bad output.
D.) Effective sharing of information
1. With the advancement of ICT, information can be shared by people all around the world. People can share and exchange opinions, news and information through discussion groups, mailing lists and forums on the Internet. This enables knowledge sharing which will contribute to the development of a knowledge-based society.
2. Some examples of popular discussion groups on the Internet are: a) Google Groups (www.googlegroups.com) b) Yahoo! Groups (www.yahoogroups.com) c.) Classic discussion group


E.) Paperless environment
1. ICT technology has created the term paperless environment. This term means information can be stored and retrieved through the digital medium instead of paper. Online communication via email, online chat and instant messages also helps in creating the paperless environment.
F.) Borderless communication
1. Through the internet, information and communication can be borderless.
2. Internet offers fast information retrieval, interactivity, accessibility and versatility. It has become a borderless source for services and information.

G.) Social problems
1. There are some negative effects of ICT. It has created social problems in the society.
2. Nowadays, people tend to choose online communication rather than having real life conversations.
3. People tend to become more individualistic and introvert theft, hacking, pornography and online gambling. This will result in moral decadence and generate threat to the society.
H.) Health problems
1. A computer may harm user if they use it for long hours frequently.
2. Computers users are also exposed to bad posture, eyestrain, physical and mental stress.
3. In order to solve the health problems, an ergonomic chair can reduced back strain and a screen filter is to minimize eyestrain.
Summary
1. The advantages of ICT in the society:
a. faster speed of communication
b. lower communication cost
c. reliable mode of communication
d. effective sharing of information
e. paperless environment
f. borderless communication
g. urging for research and development of new products
h. good competition among the producers
2. The disadvantages of ICT in the society:
a. social problems
b. health problems
c. changing peoples attitude and demand

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Moraa orina answered the question on April 26, 2018 at 11:53