Introduction The world today is experiencing the fastest growth in the technology industry it has ever seen, and this advancement is coming with its own merits and demerits. This technological progress has influenced the co-existence of humans and their environment. Technology does transform people’s way of living by either improving their lives or by further ruining their existence. It also can introduce new cultures in the world, as well as threaten others’ existence. This essay sets out to support the fact that technology has had a great impact on human culture as well as people’s interactions and improved the way of living worldwide. Technology has influenced human culture Technology is part of our culture. It has become part of human life, making it quite challenging and to some extent, impossible to live without it. It is the reason why we have the significant difference between the rich and the poor as well as those who are educated and those who are not. The current technology in communication has greatly influenced the world. Today people can communicate from very far distances using their mobile phones. Information can be transmitted through the Internet within seconds, hence contributing to the development of a well-informed society. For example, the internet and mobile technologies have played a pivotal role in my learning process. Through these channels, I have been able to gather pertinent information from other scholars and peers regarding various issues covered in my classes. Interactions and cultural exchange Technology has enhanced cultural exportation and importation as well. Through such media as press, TV and the Internet, different cultures around the world have had a platform to display their cultural uniqueness. Due to this, other people around the world learn about different cultures, and consequently, this leads to cultural exchange. Cultural transference conducted through various communication channels has enabled me to understand different cultural aspects, which facilitate my communicative and interactive efforts whenever I interact with people from different cultural backgrounds. Improved way of living The mobile phones have quickly transformed the way people interact. Today there are more opportunities for people to stay in touch and be connected as compared to the past centuries, when only the landline technology was available. Over the phone, one can communicate with people from other continents. In addition, the mobile phone has also enabled people to send and receive money through their phones. Social networks, such as Tweeter and Facebook, which have greatly changed and improved the way of life, can be accessed through mobile devices. As a result, people can organize events and advertise through the social media. For example, I have been using my mobile phone to schedule group discussions, contact friends and family and do urgent research whenever needed. Such mobile platforms have led to the development of a new communication culture such as texting and tweeting, which is efficient, fast and convenient for people with busy schedules. Conclusion Technology has greatly influenced our society. There have been more cultural interactions in the recent days as compared to