Of Things is the concept of things people used everyday – from the industrial machines to any devices using built in sensors to collect data and take action on that data through network. The Internet Of Things exists and it’s growing rapidly. It’s already transforming our world and the forces in business. But still, according to research, majority of the population in the world have not heard the term “Internet Of Things”. Adults and teens are now using these objects. Simply, most of the teenagers use their phone all the time. Adults, whether staying on their houses or going to work, use these technologies and network based objects on their daily lives.
Living in this developing world whose now open with ideas of technology and network based devices can have advantages and disadvantages. Increasing invention of high technologies can make possible of the automation of works. Because of machines getting connected and controlled digitally and centrally with wireless facilities. There is a large amount of automation and control in load of works without human involve – for example, monitoring the exact quality and quantity of supplies. It will safely also safely enhance the tracking of expiration dates. Moreover, it can help in browsing new information and knowledge. Transportation and communication will be more accessible and more express. Therefore, Internet Of Things can save time and effort. It also conveys convenience, better management and improves the quality of life. On the contrary, internet of things also has some failures. The network or the device might have bug. The transmitted data have a high risk of losing privacy and security and a lot of information is prone to hackers. Employees with lack of skill and training may end up losing their jobs due to effect of automation. Younger generation is already addicted to technology for littlest things. In addition, increasing technology makes our lives controlled by it and depends on daily basis.
There is no wrong with inventing advance machines and devices. It is just that people should not let technology rule their lives. People should rule technologies and not vice-versa. In the future, not only smartphones, laptops, and many other devices that access the internet connection, it will also include bulbs, doors, microwaves, comforters and anything you can see. That is why Internet Of Things is also called as Internet Of Everything or Universal Object Interaction. These things hold as inevitable that everything and anything will be connected. Humans must control this technology by means of using it fairly, right and not abusive. These things must not be the cause of downfall of every country. These must not be a hindrance for the leaders to improve the country and make it successful. Government should lead in controlling these instruments. Each and everyone must do something. And it will change the world for the better.
By: ANALYN J. DABU | SPED Teacher I | Bataan National High School | Balanga City, BATAAN
