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The widespread use of electricity has changed every aspect of American life. From lighting to heating and cooling, to the emergence of various electric devices, such as televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, etc., electricity has brought great convenience to people's lives.
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Henry Ford's mass-production approach made the automobile a mass consumer product, dramatically changing the way people travel. The advent of the automobile has made long-distance commuting, travel, and the transportation of goods much easier and faster
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The spread of computers and the Internet has had a particularly significant impact on the American way of life. From work, to study, to play, the Internet is everywhere, enabling people to access information, exchange ideas, and transact in ways never before possible.
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: Advances in medical technology have made many once-fatal diseases manageable or curable. Advances in vaccines, antibiotics, surgical techniques, and the advent of modern diagnostic tools have all contributed greatly to people's health and longevity
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The invention of communication tools such as the telephone, cell phone and E-mail has made it possible for people to communicate quickly and easily over long distances. This not only changes the way people work, but also changes the way people socialize
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For example, Birdseide's invention of fast refrigerating food technology, so that food can stay fresh and taste for a long time, changed the way Americans eat and shop