We are all aware that technology has had a significant impact on the world, ranging from saving lives to providing jobs. Is technology, however, capable of saving humanity? Social concerns have existed since the dawn of time, and there are no indicators that they will go away any time soon. Social concerns will continue to be a problem as long as there are people on the planet. Technology is increasingly being used to help solve social problems.

 

Mental Well-Being

Despite the fact that mental health has traditionally been a taboo subject in Asia, it is a severe issue that affects a large section of the population. Depression and anxiety are illnesses that affect millions of individuals. People don’t have to be ashamed when they use technology for these objectives since they are physically concealed behind a screen, which is a nice benefit of technology. Some people can open up and discuss their mental health.

Happify, TalkLife, and Moodpath are three free apps that can help you improve your mental health. These apps primarily assist people in talking openly about mental health in front of a community, gaining support, tracking their moods, assessing mental health to determine if more professional help is required, providing coping mechanisms, identifying troubles or feelings, or brightening moods with fun games and activities. These applications will not cure depression or anxiety, but they will help to reduce it.

 

Poverty

Poverty is another long-standing societal issue that continues to be a major issue. Millions of people throughout the world lack food, clean water, and a safe place to live. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one way in which technology is assisting. AI assists the problem by gathering information needed to create and improve situations. As developing countries get greater access to the Internet, technology may be leveraged to create jobs and expand job opportunities. Today’s apps, such as Grab, Deliveroo, and foodpanda, provide these individuals with access to a marketplace where anyone may transport things and get compensated for their efforts. Those living in poverty would be able to support themselves financially as a result of this. Furthermore, technology aids in the reduction of production costs, which is critical in alleviating poverty since households would be able to acquire basic necessities.

 

Loneliness

Loneliness has become a severe social issue that affects a large section of the adult population throughout the developed world in recent decades. It’s a social issue that technology can help with, albeit it has both positive and negative aspects. Forming connections with people is the most effective strategy to deal with loneliness. Creating and nurturing online contacts can lead to face-to-face meetings, reducing loneliness. Meetup, for example, is a social networking site that connects people with similar interests with in-person activities.

Furthermore, new technologies such as Push to Talk, Alcove VR, and Rendever can enable people to connect through applications and virtual reality (for seniors). Even voice assistants such as Siri and Alexa encourage interaction. While others believe that technology hinders face-to-face interaction, it does have the potential to alleviate loneliness because it still connects people, albeit digitally.

 

Dementia

Dementia is a social as well as a medical issue for the elderly. This medical issue has a major impact on a person’s capacity to interact with others, including family members. Innovations such as specialized clocks that alleviate anxiety, communication tools that permit better digital and more frequent interactions with loved ones, location tracking gadgets, home care robots and robotic pets, and monitoring equipment can all help people with dementia. Mind Palace, a VR program developed by a local firm, allows patients to visit a location in their memories to help them relax. These devices not only reduce caretakers’ burdens but also make their jobs easier. As a result, dementia patients may be able to live a better life with more social connections, which may be good for them.