Question: How has technology impacted traditional products?

Sample Answer (The AREA technique):

Answer: Technology has impacted traditional products in various ways, both positive and negative, by changing the production process, distribution, and consumption patterns.

Reason: Technology has enabled traditional products to reach wider audiences, improve quality and efficiency, and adapt to changing market demands. At the same time, it has also created new challenges and risks, such as competition from cheaper and mass-produced products, cultural appropriation, and loss of traditional skills and knowledge.

Example: For instance, some traditional artisans in my country have started using technology to enhance their craft, such as using digital tools to design patterns, automate production, or market their products online. This has helped them to reach new customers, increase their income, and preserve their cultural heritage. On the other hand, some traditional products have been threatened by technology, such as handmade textiles that have been replaced by cheaper and faster machine-made fabrics.

Alternative: Other impacts of technology on traditional products may include changes in the material and design choices, the use of social media and e-commerce, the emergence of new markets and trends, and the role of intellectual property rights and cultural preservation policies.