Technology is not what people think it is... by : Alisha Sajjal

Imagine a time where human use to live in a stone ages where messengers took a number of days to convey a message from one place to another. However, now I barely locate any single individual who is not acquainted with the use of mobile phones. Likewise, imagine a time when our social circle was restricted to family members and close friends but now a days, our world is totally changed due to extensive use of social media. Keeping these examples in mind, we can define technology as innovative implications that add convenience and standard to our living.  Technology can have both positive and negative effects on our society. In case of third world countries, like Pakistan the core problem related to technology is that we use it as a luxury of life rather it must be implemented as necessity of life. For instance, Iphone and other technology gadgets are used as a symbol of aristocracy while only 2% of the individuals are aware about the powerful applications and innovation proposed by this gadget.

It is not only the concept of innovation in technology but its utility and focus is equally important to make it beneficial for the society. In Pakistan people are using cell phones not for productive purposes but to take pictures and it is more of a symbol of class. People try to show that they are far better than others with help of latest cell phone. But is this the criteria of better living?

Even apart from pictures people usually play games. Cell phones are not only for the games or for photography purposes but it is a gadget that could be used for research, pod-casting or for other relevant research.

Internet is one of the most significant technology that has changed our approach and aptitude towards life. However, in case of Pakistan we are not using it for a valid cause and positive outcomes. In case of Pakistani students, it is indeed one of the supreme causes of time wastage. Social networks like facebook, twitter, and other platforms are only used for recreational purpose.  Connectivity of people at single platform must have raised the research and academic environment but still this trend is not achieved in our case. Likewise, we are using internet but failed to come up with proper data ware houses that can optimize our life to considerable extent. Internet can effectively enhance our business intelligence and decision making.  The managers and executives can scan through a large database for better analysis and accurate results.

Last but not the least, the technologies like Internet, Android Application, I Phone markets and all other creative applications must be brought under the access of ordinary and poor people. Technology must not be treated as a luxury; rather it is a necessity to keep a pace with the fast moving world. Still, there are billions of people in Pakistan, who never have an access to internet in their life. It is the right time for us to think out of shell and implement Internet technology in the poor and distal areas of Pakistan.

Author : Alisha Sajjal