This is the 4902nd most frequent Polish word.
patrząc
"Patrząc" means "looking" or "while looking."
Here, 'patrząc' is a present participle derived from the verb 'patrzeć' (meaning 'to look'), and it's used as an adverbial participle to describe the action of continuously looking while the subject experiences feelings of calm.
Patrząc na zachód słońca, zawsze czuję się spokojny.
Looking at the sunset, I always feel calm.
In this sentence, 'patrząc' functions as a reflective participle to indicate a perspective or while considering the process of technological advancement.
Świat zmienia się, patrząc na postęp technologiczny.
The world is changing, looking at the technological progress.
In this context, 'patrząc' conveys the act of introspection or self-reflection while engaging in the process of self-improvement.