Industrial Revolution Brought Many Good Long-Term Effects

If it had not been for the Industrial Revolution, life would not be the same way it is for us today.  We would not have televisions, telephones, computers, iPods, automobiles, airplanes, and all other kinds of modern technology that we often take for granted.  All of these complex inventions can be traced back to the Industrial Revolution.  The Industrial Revolution brought with it some terrible side effects, but now looking back at it, the long-term results have been great.  We are currently in an “Information Revolution,” as nearly the whole world is connected through the Internet, television, telephones, and the media.  Friends and family can remain in touch from opposite sides of the world.  The entire knowledge of the world is scattered throughout the Internet, which can be accessed anywhere with Wi-Fi.  People can share ideas, experiences, personal thoughts and feelings, and information literally with the touch of a button.  Every day, countless videos are uploaded to YouTube, millions of messages are posted on social networking sites such as FaceBook and Twitter, and people everywhere have access to these postings.  Information is everywhere.  None of this would have been possible without the Industrial Revolution.  The factories of the Industrial Revolution were crucial then and now.  Factories are necessary for today’s society and economy, as they produce everything.  From televisions to machinery, food to clothing, factories are efficient because of their speed.  It would be impossible to keep up with the demand of the six billion people in our world without factories.  Also important in the Industrial Revolution was the steam engine.  The steam engine was a vital element of ships and trains, and led to their inventions.  The ships and the trains evolved over the years, branching off and becoming the modern forms of transportation we have today.  Overall, the Industrial Revolution made everything we have today possible.