Machinery In The Machine Stops

Innovation through machinery or lack thereof, is a consistent motif found within both utopian and dystopian novels and movies. These stories provide a wide array of opinions about the role of machines in life. Certain authors, such as Bellamy, would argue advancements and use of machinery is necessary to push society to a better, brighter future. However, reading Forster’s The Machine Stops makes one question the influence of machinery in our lives. Technology, like most things in life, can be considered both enslaving and liberating. In the 21st century it has allowed individuals to see and speak with loved ones half a world away. At the same time, there is a dependence and constant need to have our cell phones in our hands. Rather