Until recently, India was pretty much the same way. The stronger the economy, the more technology that comes out of this economy. Ask any kid these questions in a developed country and they would respond very negatively. Most people know what these technologies are because their society has been influenced by technology. These are just some of the technological innovations that have influenced society.
Some negative influences are the increase in violence and illiteracy.
Before the TV and Radio, many children read classic novels and their homework. Now, the overall education of these children is pathetic. The best way to see technology influencing societies is looking at other societies that are not as developed as the West is. For example, India's society has just recently been greatly influenced by technology in the form of cable television and consumer durables, such as washing and dryer machines. Their society now has machines that can do the work of what many had to pay someone else to do or do themselves.