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The ever-growing society has made people see technology as some form of necessity. Tracing back its origins, the word "technology" came from the Greek words techne and logos which mean art and word, respectively. Taking the two words together, technology means a discourse on arts (Buchanan, 2010). It first appeared in the seventeenth century where the concept was only used to talk about the arts, specifically applied arts. However, as technology progressed, the concept also started to have a wider range of meaning where art is no longer the only topic included. Concepts like machine and tools were also attached to the word

"technology" which is the more popular sense of the concept nowadays.

The roles played by technology these days are very crucial not only to a few but also to everyone. In one way or another, each person in the society is directly or indirectly affected by technology whether he wills it or not. In fact, most people survive their everyday lives with greatreliance to the different technological advancements already available to the masses. While there may be some who would claim that their lives are not greatly affected by technology, the fact cannot be denied that technology is already an inevitable part of the society.

It is with great effort that people were able to achieve such great inventions. It makes life so much easier and more convenient than ever before. It can clearly be seen from the simplest task at home to the most complicated ones inside the office or laboratory. Technology these days enjoys such fame and glory because of the many different benefits it brings to mankind. Some would even say that it does not only bring convenience but also pleasure and happiness to people. This is because of the different leisure activities that technology can offer to people. For example, it allows people to listen to good music wherever they are. Another is, it allows them to communicate with their loved ones anywhere in the world; but most of all, it allows them to surf and play games anytime, anywhere.

The act of pinpointing a single activity that does not in any way require the use of technology has become very hard because almost all activities that humans perform already require the assistance of some kind of technclogical advancement. But this is not all, for there are people who would even argue that teclinology has become a necessity and no longer a want. At present, people work very hard in order to save money to buy these "necessities" while in the past, people only used their money for the things that would help them survive like food, housing. and clothing. In effect, anything outside these categories was cousidered a luxury. However, that is no longer the case at present.

In general, technology keeps on progressing due to not only the changing times and environment but also to the ever-progressing mind of mankind. It would not be possible for all these technological advancements to exist if it were not for the brilliance, creativeness, and power of the mind. However, it is also important to note that anything too much is bad. The same problem is faced by technology. Although it has been very helpful to people, it is still not immune to criticisms nd backlash. Various ethical dilemmas have been identified throughout time involving the use of different technological devices and its effects to humanity. Usually, different problems arise when either the technological device available