Journal #9

Describe three ways that computers have made the world safer and less safe.

Computers have become a key factor in the everyday lives of most people, in some ways creating a safer world for people, and in other ways making it unsafe. Regarding the ways computers have made us safer, they’ve completely improved the way we communicate; not only has it allowed for easier communication with emergency services like EMS or the police, it’s also enabled the development of tracking technologies like GPS. GPS is also an incredibly important feature that in today’s age can be found on almost any device that’s able to connect to the internet, like mobile phones which in some cases can be life-saving. Computers have also revolutionized satellites and in general allows for advancements in monitoring technology. This not only enhances the safety of the public since the simple presence of cameras and monitoring equipment can be a deterrent for criminals but also has benefits relating to our armed forces. Computers have become a key factor in the everyday lives of most people, in some ways creating a safer world for people, and in other ways making it unsafe. Regarding the ways computers have made us safer, they’ve completely improved the way we communicate; not only has it allowed for easier communication with emergency services like ems or the police. It also enabled the development of tracking technologies like gps. It is also an incredibly important feature that in today’s age can be found on almost any device that’s able to connect to the internet, like mobile phones which in some cases can be life-saving. Computers have also revolutionized satellites and in general allowed for advancements in monitoring technology. This not only enhances the safety of the public since the simple presence of cameras and monitoring equipment can be a deterrent for criminals, but also has benefits relating to our armed forces. 

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