The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes is commonly referred to as technology. During the 1920s the whole technology craze began when the invention of the car was discovered. During this period, new advances, discoveries, and inventions improved the lives of many Americans. Technology results in the expansion of innovative ideas based on existing ideas. Different industries are developing new technologies based on the needs and requirements of today's society. These advances vary from generation to generation, impacting employment, agricultural techniques, social, mobile and audio technologies. Today, there is renewed concern that technological progress could displace much of the workforce, creating widespread unemployment. Technology has shifted employment in important ways. It made it easier to do some labor-intensive jobs, cutting the time in half. As stated in the New York Times, “Faster, cheaper computers and increasingly intelligent software are giving machines capabilities once thought to be uniquely human, such as understanding speech, translating from one language to another, and recognizing patterns. Automation is rapidly moving beyond simple basic tasks. Why should employers/companies fill positions with physical bodies when machines are just as qualified? On the rise there is no training required and no salary to pay. On the other hand there are many individuals who do not believe that technology is taking over employment, some argue that it is creating jobs in the workforce. As we read in the article “What technological progress will mean for employment in the future”. Henry, Lin states “Improving worker productivity through the use of technology...... middle of paper ......sionmgr4004&hid=4208&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=a9h&AN=43603864Jones, Haley. “The Effect of Social Media on Human Interaction.” June 7, 2013. https://www.hastac.org/blogs/haley117/2013/06/07/social-medias-affect-human-interaction Lin, Henry. “What will technological progress mean for employment in the future?” June 10, 2013 http://economicstudents.com/2013/06/what-will-advancement-in-technology-mean-for-jobs-in-the-future/Lohr, Steve. “Economists see more jobs for machines, not people.” The New York Times October 23, 2011. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/24/technology/economists-see-more-jobs-for-machines-not-people.html?_r=1&Thibault, Renee. “On the Farm: Technological Advances.” 5KFYR-TV, April 2, 2014. http://www.kfyrtv.com/story/25147828/on-the-farmTurkle, Sherry. “How computers change the way we think.” Chronicle of higher education 2004.