Technology and its positive impact on the world Today more than ever, technology is shaping the way we lead our lives. Between searching the web for answers and checking our emails throughout the day, the effects of advanced technology on our daily lives are only just beginning. Many, in fact, believe that a new generation is growing and that man will become one with the machine. Historically, technology as we know it has come a long way, and long gone are the days when we lived without it. Society is approaching a time where our outdated ways of thinking about the technological architecture that supports us may soon become obsolete. With the use of advanced technology, our relationships, free speech, lifestyle and healthcare are changing positively due to the continuous refinement of technology. At the rate that technology advances, it's no surprise that our relationships and social lives change with it. . Things that were once simple, like handwriting a letter or mailing a postcard, seem as old as stone carving. Who needs to deal with all these problems when an individual can use an email address that can send a message in no time? Some would say, “We are living in the age of electronic intimacy.” Christine Rosen, author and senior editor of “The New Atlantis”, supports this point of view with great clarity in her article entitled “Electronic Intimacy”. With frequent developments in the field of electronics, our relationships are taking new forms, whether we like it or not. While being technically inclined can improve our social life and relationships, it can also help remove loneliness from one's life and help like-minded people meet each other. In a world of confusion… middle of paper… turns the home into a medical nanny, keeping tabs on everything from your pill-taking routine to signs of impending seizures” (Cava). With products already on the market such as Mylively, a monitoring kit for seniors, the innovation of common devices will offer families a greater level of security and peace of mind. Works Cited Rosen, Christine. “Electronic Intimacy” The Wilson Quarterly 36.2 (2012): 48+. Opposing points of view in context. Web. May 16, 2014.Rothkopf, David. "Disconnected". Foreign Policy 205 (2014): 80+. Opposing points of view in context. Web May 16, 2014.Khanna, Ayesha and Parag Khanna. “1 technology will take on a life of its own.” Foreign Policy 188 (2011): 67+. Mark. “Technology can help some seniors stay at home.” USA Today November 29, 2013: 03B Opposing views in context 2014.