Technology
Nowadays, our generation is more ‘connected’ than ever. Cell phones, laptops, computers, tablets-some things that were unheard of just a few years ago, have manifested themselves in the lives of many in our society today, now considered a ‘necessity’. Though they claim to make our lives easier, personal technology like phones, computers, TV’s and cars will simplify tasks, make people less independent, and drastically change their lives. The growing dependence society has on personal technology is a detrimental path that is shrinking peoples brain capacities, contributing to long term health issues, and isolating them from society.
Throughout history, humans have always been evolving. Every time something new is discovered, our knowledge expands. However will there be a time when the capabilities of gadgets will surpass humans? As summarized by philosopher, Karl Marx, “The production of too many things results in too many useless people.” Take the example of a calculator. It instantly solves complex math problems that would otherwise take someone minutes to complete. Although children in the future won’t need to learn basic math skills like long division because calculators will do it for them. Personal technology has created an environment that fosters the use of very little brain power: cars can drive themselves, bad grammar corrected by spell check, and siri can text people for you. This may seem like a simple and advanced world, but it is a double edged sword. With each new gadget that promises to make our lives easier, comes a stronger dependence humans have on personal technology. Humans are being pulled farther from their human culture and being diluted into the digital age. Losing the basic capabilities that make humans special-like writing and calculating- is dehumanizing in a new way. People are watching their very existence be wiped away and they are too busy watching TV.
Many argue that technological advancements are beneficial because they further
Throughout history, humans have always been evolving. Every time something new is discovered, our knowledge expands. However will there be a time when the capabilities of gadgets will surpass humans? As summarized by philosopher, Karl Marx, “The production of too many things results in too many useless people.” Take the example of a calculator. It instantly solves complex math problems that would otherwise take someone minutes to complete. Although children in the future won’t need to learn basic math skills like long division because calculators will do it for them. Personal technology has created an environment that fosters the use of very little brain power: cars can drive themselves, bad grammar corrected by spell check, and siri can text people for you. This may seem like a simple and advanced world, but it is a double edged sword. With each new gadget that promises to make our lives easier, comes a stronger dependence humans have on personal technology. Humans are being pulled farther from their human culture and being diluted into the digital age. Losing the basic capabilities that make humans special-like writing and calculating- is dehumanizing in a new way. People are watching their very existence be wiped away and they are too busy watching TV.
Many argue that technological advancements are beneficial because they further