Labs


 * Lab 2 - Revolutionary**

There have been many technological advances in the past 50 years. A much generalized statement has become popular stating that “technology doubles every 24 months”. Although technology “doubling” can’t be proven, it is evident in the hardware available at the consumer level.

A revolution is a “drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving”. A technical revolution on the other hand is the modification of technology.

Without a doubt the computer is the most revolutionary invention. Due to its advancement through the decades it has increased efficiency drastically. In the olden times all work had to be done by hand, taking much longer to finish all tasks. When the computer was introduced to the business world its main purpose was to cut the workload of employee personnel. As time progressed and greater technology was discovered many factories changed the dynamics of their operations. Ford developed the assembly line between 1908 and 1915. Adding on to the idea of the assembly line, machines were constructed that allowed workers to supervise the production of a factory from a computer. All these machines are electronically operated and without computers this would not be possible. Since the computer has been introduced to the business world it has sped up production, it has increased production and created a safe working environments for the workers.

Computers have been a stepping stone to a new era. Without the production of computers many of the miraculous discoveries would not be possible. Through the development of the computer many other products have been created catered to the computer which has improved the world, the internet would be a prime example. Also, with the basic concept of the computer many ideas have evolved. Laptops, cellular phones, and netbooks are all evolutions from the basic computer. All these products have emerged from the concept of the computer. Our society is very technology dependent; most of the work that is done is either done on a technological device or is assisted by technology. Technology is established universally that is one of the reasons that our society is so reliant on it. Nowadays everyone owns a cellphone or also referred to as a ‘minicomputer.’ With the combination of the minicomputer and the internet all the knowledge of the world is in the palm of your hand.