"One of the great myths of modern times is the idea that new technologies improve a person's quality of life. No one has yet to demonstrate that access to computers has improved someone's literacy or numeracy skills. Likewise, futurists in the 50's predicted we would be enjoying a three day work week by now since machines would be doing all the manual labour. What do you think? Is your life better now than it would have been 100 years ago because of technology?"
In truth, the thought of advancing technology scares me. The way the world has changed since the various advancements of technology (computers, internet, Ipods, etc.) has been huge for our society and continues to do so. All of these advancements are considered to help better society as a whole. Many futurists believe that we will be completely run by computers in the near future. This thought, is horrible, for me.
Technology is creating a whole new world. A world that has everyone becoming more and more lazy and addicted to the world of computer technology. Computer technology presents everyone with access many simple way to do things. Things such as sending an email, researching, getting advice, listening to music, computer technology can do just about anything. At the rate technology is progressing at currently, it is very much possible that we could be run by technology in the near or distant future.
I do not believe that my life would be any better today than it would have been 100 years ago, due to technology. I believe that everyone would be able to get along just fine without the wonderful advancements of technology. There are many people today that are still living with the luxury of technology, and they are doing just fine. North American culture has, for the most part, become dependent on technology.
Many people in North American culture would become lost if they did not have their cell phones, blackberrys, Ipods, etc. always attached to them. They act as if they would die without the constant use of technology. Truth is, they wouldn’t die. Without technology, things would be tremendously different, but they would not die without it.
There are some technologies available that have helped our society. Items used in a hospital have increased the life expectancy rate. Technology used in schools have helped to learn in a new, more interactive way. Technology used within the workforce have also helped worker’s to do their jobs more efficiently and free from error.
On the down side of technology, it has caused people to become less social within society. Now, instead of making a phone call or visiting a friends house, many people will just send off a text message or an IM instead. This takes less time and seems to be more convenient for many people. Using these methods can lead to many problems, however. It can lead to the misinterpretation of a message, and may perhaps end in a fight. Using an IM or a text takes away the true meaning behind messages.
Technology is important as it does assist our society in many ways, but at the same time, many things are being lost from it. I think advancing technology is a great idea, as long as it is done so in small doses. This will help people to become less dependent on technology. Technology is a great asset to North American culture, but we have to be careful with it.
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