There have always been considerable discussions in terms of the influence of technology on human beings. It is argued by some that the advent of technology is responsible for expanding the gap believe that technology is an ideal vehicle for people to get closer to each other.
On the one hand, I understand why some people think that technological devices increase the gap between rich and poor people. They argue that technological advances have led to the appearance of various luxurious products which are so costly that only the rich are able to afford. Take supercars as a cars are often equipped with and other state-of-the-art equipment. Also, they rigorous safety tests to customers, and therefore they are too expensive in the market. It is impossible for poor people who live on a small salary to buy this kind of cars which may many rich people buy exorbitant cars to .
On the other hand, I believe that there do exist many technological inventions which reduce the differences between wealthy and poor people. The advancement of technology has brought many opportunities for most people from a variety of backgrounds to of technological products which are affordable in the market. It is exemplified by a high proportion of families in Vietnam who use air conditioners and washing machines on a daily basis. In the past, it was difficult for impoverished people to possess these products in numbers and expensive. However, not only well-off households in cities but also rural families in the countryside can buy them to improve their living standards as they are not only diverse in size and quantity but also cheap.
In conclusion, there are some high-tech devices which are prohibitively expensive for poor people, but I believe that many low-cost technological products help to reduce the gap between rich and poor people.