Technology has changed the way societies interact with each other. While technology has enabled society countless ways of social interaction that were not possible 50 years ago, and has allowed people to sustain long-distance friendships that would otherwise have ended, the fact remains that technology is still taking over human interaction . Many would argue that this change has been positive. However, there are those who believe that this is one of the many social disasters when it comes to technology. The changes are believed to be ruining the quality of social interaction we all need as human beings. It's getting to the point where people are increasingly relying on technology as a way to communicate with their friends. In work environments, distractions caused by cell phones and Internet browsing have a negative impact on overall productivity. Employees fail to provide quality customer service and are unable to do so. to complete their daily tasks (Laroya). This has a negative impact on the overall economy. This lack of productivity has forced companies to change the way they operate. People are being replaced by machines due to their apathetic approach to personal interaction and communications (Nilles). The end result of this decrease in productivity presents a negative impact on our overall economy. Technology has had a positive impact on our society and has also brought many challenges that lead to the loss of human interaction. Technology has allowed many people to do everything they need with the push of a button. This takes the pressure off people to remember important numbers and dates. It has given humans the availability and opportunity to connect with friends and family around the world, which makes it easier to maintain lasting relationships and stay connected, regardless of the context.