The weirdest thing about technology is perhaps its effects on pop culture. By taking what is actually happening in technology, throwing in some urban legends, and extrapolations based on the history of technology, pop culture is experiencing an interesting regenesis. Even more interesting is that pop culture and science have formed an interesting symbiosis: Ideas put forth by pop culture are integrated into science, which are then put back into pop culture for someone else to pick up. And this symbiosis shows up in weird places.
Consider the effects of Star Wars on religion. The Force has spawned a renewed interest in Eastern religions, which have their own version of spiritual forces permeating the universe. This has created a renewed interest in religion in general, which, of course, has been expressed in more and more films and books.
Interestingly, this has given rise to a techno-shamanism, where not only the computer doesn't impeded spiritual awareness, but actually assists it, allowing expression and discussion of personal beliefs. Although it would not be fair to say that the computer has been universally embraced, it would be fair to say that it has created its own discussions on whether or not it's a good thing, and what the end result will be. And that exploration will define who we will be as a species.
It's interesting that technology has created tighter communities than there used to be. We are now capable of doing whatever we want and still maintaining contact with those communities. The advent of the cell phone, instant messaging, and e-mail are arguably some of our greatest accomplishments, as they allow communication as long as the person is near an electronic device.
E-mail is something that a practically unlimited number of uses, as it allows for sharing information in a myriad of forms, from URL links to documents to images. It's just a matter of compiling the information, putting it in a form that can be transmitted and then transmitting that information. It can be used to quickly move information around, and move up almost any decision-making process.
Cell phones have become incredible tools. Besides enabling communication almost everywhere, they can be used to take pictures and provide vocal information, either storing that information until a cell tower can be found, or for immediate transferral.
Instant messaging has some limits, but its ability to share files with some short snippet of information can explain the file being shared. Also, it can be used to discuss some information, offering better context for the information provided, and thus clarifying the communication.
Alone, they are powerful. Together, they allow a practically unlimited ability to communicate. And that ability to communicate creates tighter communities.