Technological Changes In Australia Essay

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History essay – Technological change has seen improvements in the lives of Australians in the post-war period. Technological change has defiantly improved the lives of the vast majority of Australians but with it also came some problems. However the advantages I believe, far outweigh the disadvantages. There have been major improvements to technology in the post war period such as the development of home appliances which are time and back saving, the availability of transport at a low cost and improvements in public transport and vast improvements in ease and cost of communication. The improvements in transport have led to a more mobile Australia. After World War 2 the production of cars became dramatically cheaper as a result of mass…show more content…
The invention of the internet has revolutionised the communication industry allowing for people to easily communicate to family and friends overseas through a variety of options. Some of these options are video calling such as Skype or instant messaging such as through Facebook. The whole communication industry has been directly or indirectly affected by the internet, with phone companies now offering low cost Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone calls and making cheaper bundles when you buy their internet services and their home phone services. The internet has not only helped people to easily keep in touch, it has also created a knowledge boom allowing people to access Billions of documents and resources at the touch of a button. Mobile phones have also allowed people to always keep in touch with people when they are out and about. While it is clear that communication has benefited the lives of most Australians there are some negative consequences of this technology such as people being bullied over social media causing victims to become depressed. This is worsened by the bullies being able to always contact their victims almost anywhere via mobile phones. Through the use of social media paedophiles have easy access to venerable children causing many problems for parents. Arguably the worst outcome of this communication technology many people are
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