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Other ImpactsIndividuals can be affected by computerization in many ways. Actually,computers change the manner in which people live, work, learn, andentertain themselves.Interaction between individuals and computers are so numerous thatentire volumes have been written on the subject.The figure below shows the individual circled by electronic transfer ofmoney (to be used in home shopping and smart cards) that allowspurchase of products and services. These are organized in theintermediate ring as six systems (consumer, education, and so on).Finally, the outer ring gives some examples of specific products orservices in each system:SOCIETAL IMPACTSThe societal implications of IT will be far reaching. Use of IT alreadyhas had many direct beneficial effects on society – solving complicatedhuman and social problems such as medical diagnosis, computerassistedinstruction, government program planning, environmentalquality control, and law enforcement.