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188 THE CLARENCIAN 2024-2025I would like to return to my previous assertion about the geometric progression of population. Employment of the nine-billion-odd people on Earth is definitely a question worth pondering. Technology offers a solution to that, too. The present trend of online marketing has proved to be a saviour to many rural, cottage industries. The aspiring actress does not need to wait patiently for her big breakthrough in Hollywood. Technology, in the form of social media, offers a platform to help her achieve her dreams. She can find inspiration and be a source of inspiration to many. The struggling salesman unable to reach a wider audience can effectively advertise with the help of technology. So, what does this promise? Only employment? More than that%u2014an answer to the global problem of poverty. It is undeniable that more than 50% of the world%u2019s working population today is employed, all thanks to technology. This challenges the popular notion that technology eliminates opportunities for people. While it is true that, currently, not everyone benefits from technology, technology, in fact, can benefit them. Thus, the role of an operator becomes extremely important again, helping solve the issue of poverty.To conclude, technology offers a plethora of opportunities that can help solve global problems. It is up to us to use technology wisely. All said and done, the right use of technology depends on us, the people. If we are committed to solving issues, one step at a time, technology will definitely back us up.Afamous Greek philosopher said %u201cI know that I know nothing,%u201d when he was at the zenith of his philosophical vocation. This powerful assertion serves as a constant reminder to the human race that while we may feel we are at a satisfactory stage in advancement, particularly with regard to technology, the human race still has a long way to go. This aligns with the ideologies of Socrates and his theory of elenchus, or questioning things to understand the true essence of a concept. In line with this apt ideology, this essay serves to explore the role of technology in solving global problems, by answering the questions: %u201cWhy was technology first introduced?%u201d, %u201cWhat are the existing threats that hinder technology from solving world problems?%u201d and %u201cWhat are the aspects of technology that humanity ought to work on to make it an effective tool in solving global challenges?%u201dFirstly, addressing the reason as to why technology was introduced in the first place: the origins of technological advancement of any kind can be traced back to the Industrial Revolution of the 1700s, which aimed to simplify the lives of the common man and assist humans with repetitive and laborious tasks. This central purpose of technology holds true, even to this day. The Role of Technology in Solving World IssuesSusanna Ruth Percival12 Science