What is the importance IoT and why should we care?

     The Internet of Things has been a valuable tool nowadays. It has become significant in many aspects of our society as it gives convenience to our day-to-day work. In the field of medicine, IoT is essential since it provides big help to our system. IoT devices, such as wearable health monitors, allow healthcare providers to track patients' vital signs remotely. For me, smart things could extend the lives of many people. In the hospital, machines that are connected to the internet have a big contribution to why our health system is becoming more advanced and efficient. IoT in education has also a great impact because it gives students wide access to information that may help them gain knowledge. Furthermore, teachers and students can work collaboratively even inside the house due to the invention of IoT.

    The Internet of Things is undeniably essential. Many would say that it is dangerous because it may inflict harm, especially in terms of privacy but in my opinion, the Internet of Things is useful if it is used wisely and appropriately. As Benson Hougland said, IoT can track our health, it tracks our activity. If we use it as a platform to navigate our well-being it will be a very useful tool to let us know what we need for our health. Moreover, communication would be very poor and slow if the Internet of Things was not invented. Imagine the life of those people who have loved ones outside the country it must be very hard for them to communicate easily. For us students, the lessons that we need to further research will take us a lot of time to learn if there is no IoT. Life will never be the same without smart things. We will never be informed immediately when incomes to weather updates and other news about the world without it. Therefore, I can say that the impact of IoT in our lives is not to make us lazy but to make us advanced so that whatever possible things may happen we can make solutions immediately. 

      I believe in this statement “Change is the only constant in the world” and we need to keep up with that change. Making use of IoT does not mean that we are neglecting the traditional way of living, there are just times that IoT could save our lives. Today, many diseases are becoming more severe, and unknown viruses are manifesting. Without advanced technology, the problem of our health, education, and society would be hard to track and the solution will not be immediate. That is why I believe the impact of IoT depends on how people perceive it and how people use it. In my case, it is significant as it helps me stay informed and knowledgeable.