DECEMBERASIA BUSINESS OUTLOOK9HOW DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ARE SHAPING COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENTIMPRESSIONSTechnology is meant to aid man for better or for worse and no doubt society gives it a purpose. It has always been at man's disposal, from the moment he picked up the first tool to aid him in his duty to where he is today with all the progress he has made. Now the world has improved beyond expectation as a result of the symbiotic union of society and technology, but there is still untapped potential for growth in the future, particularly in the field of digital technology. In 2022, $4,360 billion was spent worldwide on technology. Advancement in digital technology continues to permeate every aspect of our lives. The invention of the computer and ENIAC in 1946 sparked a digital revolution in society that is still ongoing and expanding information highways such as the Internet and the web, digital technology has made our world more accessible. We have reinvented the way we interact and communicate with emails, conference calls, and social media apps, among other things, thanks to it. Digitization in the education sector has improved the lives of students and teachers. With advanced machinery and innovations introduced to the health industry, it has saved thousands upon thousands of lives.Significance Digital technology has gained enough traction by 2022, with its connections to digital entrepreneurship, digital economies, digital social interaction, green economies, and so on. These have altered business perspectives and, as a result, digitalized strategic policies via blockchains. The current study seeks to identify such advantages that have altered day-to-day life processes and procedures for carrying out various tasks as a result of the convenience of utilising digital technology. These advantages have been classified as transparency, centralization, and access to new markets for organisations considering their implications, particularly when using digital technology. We could go on and on, but the bottom line is that digital technology and society have a synergistic relationship that will strengthen as we move deeper into the twenty-first century. Let's take a look at some of the most significant societal effects of digital technology today.Impacts of Digital Technology in Today's SocietyToday people are most affected by changes in lifestyle and behaviour patterns that require them to be almost instantaneous, resulting in a shift of cultural values in public life. All forms of media are now integrated into the daily lives of humans as a result of digital technology. Media convergence refers to the unification of various forms of press. Convergence takes place not only in technology, but also in community culture. Reading, listening, and watching the media are no longer separate activities; rather, they are all intertwined and more freely in the grasp of a man who is constantly on the move. In addition, there is a convergence of Digital technology in the context of social significance. Communities are moving toward a digital culture unification that will transform the world's population into a global village. There will be no more traditional barriers separating people, all of whom will interact cross-culturally. However, the rapid development of information technology has had a significant impact on the habits of today's society. The way today's society communicates and interacts demonstrates the usage of mass digital technology consumption.
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