Technology - Discussion Forum Unit 5

University of the PeopleSOC 1502-01 Introduction to Sociology Discussion Forum Unit 5Do you believe that technology has indeed flattened the world in terms of providing economic opportunity? Do you believe digital media have changed social interaction and human connections? How do you think the economy in your country will change as it moves closer to a technology-driven service economy?TechnologyI find it hard to believe that people think technology has flattened the world in terms of providing economic opportunity and although I'm aware of Friedman’s study, I can only disagree. I believe technology has improved the world, and whilst I think everything has pros and cons, the positives for technology certainly outweigh the negatives. For example, the internet can be useful in terms of job-hunting and creating a business, making it easier to look for work and for promoting your work. Before the introduction of such technology, getting information about available jobs proved to be more difficult and now, it can be done at the click of a few buttons. In