Nowadays, technology has a way of making everything seem possible and simple. With science and technology facilitating luxury and opportunity for us to fly to space, discover treatments for deadly diseases, design massive structures, etc.,the world is evolving expeditiously, and it appears that humans are becoming too engrossed in leading tech-savvy lifestyles.

While technology has completely revolutionised the way we live by simplification of everyday tasks, it has also made us overly reliant on its usage for pretty much everything. To put things in perspective, nearly every household makes regular use of at least one digital device in the process of cooking, cleaning, washing, studying, working, travelling from one place to another, and so on.

Despite the fact that individuals all over the world have benefited greatly from the consistent evolution of technology, it has made humans either extremely indulged (or busy) using technology or extremely lazy (as a result of overtly relying on technology-backed convenience). A major chunk of today’s generation are leading sedentary lifestyles, with little to no exercise in their daily routine. A concerning rise in obesity-related diseases, including heart diseases among the younger generation correlates to this statement.

Due to the ease of accessing internet and the extended range of tasks we can do at the tap of a button today, there’s lesser requirement for stepping outdoors exclusively to run those errands, such as sending mails via post, visiting banks for withdrawal / deposit of money, shopping at malls, etc. Put simply, life has become so convenient that we don't feel the necessity to leave ourhomes to go do chores outside. Adding on, the wave of pandemic  that hit us in 2020, made a major chunk of the working professionals ditch the daily commute to office and shift to work from home modes. Nowadays, even children aren’t too keen on playing outside as often, which means they don't get enough physical activity.

While reunions and visits were frequent in the past, family and friendship ties used to be stronger. One would be happy to meet someone in person and converse with them. However, technological advancements ensured that you did not need to visit your loved ones when you could communicate with them instantly via digital devices. As an outcome, whenever you miss someone, you can contact them directly, saving time and money on travel. Communication and socialising were easier and more convenient before the internet revolution, and you would meet people at an event through friends. Hence, engaging in present-day conversation with actual individuals. Many today find socialising dull and prefer to have enormous social media followings over strong friendship groupings. As a result, there are more lonely people and fewer actual friends.

The traditional bookshop and libraries have also started to lose favour with consumers, who now prefer to spend their time playing games, watching YouTube, or using tik-tok instead of productive functioning. These days, people even prefer to place their orders via A.I. like Alexa, Siri, etc. or use the remote to turn on/off the lights, play music, etc.

Through the use of technology, people can easily access useful knowledge and work together with one another from different regions to increase productivity. But, technology has become incredibly addicting and is now a major source of distraction for most people, which comes at a cost. In other words, technology has also made us lethargic and unproductive because of the increased conveniences it offers, preventing us from reaching our full potential. Although the general public may seem lazy, it should be considered that we do not inherit a disposition towards laziness. We develop this habit over time, by learning from the surroundings and adapting.

The question now is whether science and technology are a blessing or a curse? Are we more prone to purchase electronic goods because we are too busy living a fast-paced lifestyles or because we are too lazy to conduct basic work?