Technology can change the way we communicate, interact, and share information. It can make communication faster as well as more convenient ranging from social media platforms and instant messaging apps. However, as we know technology does not only have positive impacts but it can also lead to certain drawbacks in the way we communicate every day.

Opportunities of Technology on Communication

1. Connectivity:

Technology can easily make it possible to connect with people from different parts of the world that can be regardless of geographical boundaries. Social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter allows us to connect with each other and share information about what is going on.

2. Speed:

Due to the coming of new technologies, communication is now faster than it used to be in the previous years. With instant messaging and emailing apps, technology has made the speed of communication to increase.

3. Accessibility:

Technology can make communication accessible. Through social media platforms, you can instant message and mail, In this age people are also now able to send messages to other people regardless of geographical boundaries.

Drawbacks of Technology on Communication

 1. Depersonalization:

As you know technology can make communication to be impersonal like it can be the cause of reducing the connections that people have with each other.

2. Digital isolation:

If technology is not used in the way it is supposed to be, it can lead to a decrease in Face-to-face interactions and the result would be people will feel lonely and isolated

3. Misinterpretation:

Digital communication does not indicate the use of nonverbal cues which can be result in misinterpretation. The presence of nonverbal cues can help a lot of people to understand various communication easily.

Despite offering numerous benefits, technology also presents challenges that have impacted on communication. Technology can make our communication accessible and more faster than the way it used to be previously. On the other hand, it can also lead to some drawbacks like you can take the example of depersonalization, digital isolation, and misinterpretation.