Technology creates a onedimensional society from "summary" of The Technological Society by Jacques Ellul

Life becomes stagnant and dull in this one-dimensional era as there is little opportunity for self-expression and exploration of the world outside machines and computers.

Technology has streamlined the way households are run by automating repetitive tasks such as grocery shopping or paying bills online. This allows people to save time and energy; however, oftentimes it comes at the cost of human connection.

As human interactions become infused with tools developed through technological advances, people find themselves doing things they would never do without the help of these modern amenities like smartphones or tablets.

Technology can also create detachment from reality and lead individuals down an escapist path where they feel more comfortable interacting with strangers over a screen than with their own friends and family.

Moreover, technology has created a culture of convenience wherein people expect instant gratification from even the most mundane of tasks. Impatience is rampant as convenience has become synonymous with speed; anything slower than the blink of an eye is too slow.

The march of technology creates a homogenous one-dimensional society that injects itself into every corner of life. It can be seen as a system that captures our information, regulates our behavior and shapes our opinions and beliefs.

Therefore, it is critical for humans to step back and reflect upon how technology has impacted both personal and shared lives before succumbing entirely to the beckonings of technology.

Despite all its advantages, technology has caused people’s attention spans to shrink drastically as users become overwhelmed by incoming notifications and data overload.