Technology: Helping Or Hurting Humanity?
Technology: Helping or Hurting Humanity
Ever since humans ushered in the necessary tools of life, our technological evolution has skyrocketed. Humans have always been pioneers. It’s because of this innate nature, that humanity has served as the tip of the spear for evolution. When the ability to progress ceases, an existential dread sets in like no other. As a society, this feeling of hopelessness isn’t something we can live with. To flee from this phenomenon that is known as stagnancy, we birthed the tools that would change the way we live. To be stagnant, is to die, to revolutionize and progress, is to be human. The only constant is change, and that is the wonderful paradox, in which we live by. We now live in a time, where our “brain has …show more content…
But as with many things that are new and in the developmental stage there are numerous risks in doing so the benefits may not outweigh the risks and possible harm of one’s body by implanting a device into a specific body part that holds its elasticity even after removal from that person or is it a better to choose a device that falls into the wearable category that is on top of the skin and needs no surgical …show more content…
Because the technology is so new, the functionality of the device is not widely tested and can possibly be faulty for anyone that gets it implanted. There is a risk of possible bodily harm. (allergic reaction) An increase in easier lifestyle can lead to an increase in a sedentary lifestyle (an increase in an unhealthy lifestyle). Cons of a wearable device
The prices of many wearable devices end up costing a lot of money and ends up failing because people aren’t willing to cough up the money needed for something they may deem to be unnecessary or outdated. Products like the Google Glass were already frowned upon because of its ridiculous price. Some wearable devices are currently bulky and uncomfortable to wear. Lack of Features many of the devices that currently fit under the wearable category can at most keep track of your health or send a text message to a friend.
• Faulty – Currently many wearable devices have had trouble with their features. For example, products like the apple watch have had connectivity issues with LTE and that takes out the possibility of listening to music without your phone. Meaning that the feature they are boasting about isn’t there so you are left waiting until the manufacturer comes up with a solution either with an update or a replacement of said
Ever since humans ushered in the necessary tools of life, our technological evolution has skyrocketed. Humans have always been pioneers. It’s because of this innate nature, that humanity has served as the tip of the spear for evolution. When the ability to progress ceases, an existential dread sets in like no other. As a society, this feeling of hopelessness isn’t something we can live with. To flee from this phenomenon that is known as stagnancy, we birthed the tools that would change the way we live. To be stagnant, is to die, to revolutionize and progress, is to be human. The only constant is change, and that is the wonderful paradox, in which we live by. We now live in a time, where our “brain has …show more content…
But as with many things that are new and in the developmental stage there are numerous risks in doing so the benefits may not outweigh the risks and possible harm of one’s body by implanting a device into a specific body part that holds its elasticity even after removal from that person or is it a better to choose a device that falls into the wearable category that is on top of the skin and needs no surgical …show more content…
Because the technology is so new, the functionality of the device is not widely tested and can possibly be faulty for anyone that gets it implanted. There is a risk of possible bodily harm. (allergic reaction) An increase in easier lifestyle can lead to an increase in a sedentary lifestyle (an increase in an unhealthy lifestyle). Cons of a wearable device
The prices of many wearable devices end up costing a lot of money and ends up failing because people aren’t willing to cough up the money needed for something they may deem to be unnecessary or outdated. Products like the Google Glass were already frowned upon because of its ridiculous price. Some wearable devices are currently bulky and uncomfortable to wear. Lack of Features many of the devices that currently fit under the wearable category can at most keep track of your health or send a text message to a friend.
• Faulty – Currently many wearable devices have had trouble with their features. For example, products like the apple watch have had connectivity issues with LTE and that takes out the possibility of listening to music without your phone. Meaning that the feature they are boasting about isn’t there so you are left waiting until the manufacturer comes up with a solution either with an update or a replacement of said