Technology and the Advancement of Mankind Considered
Humans have definitely come up in the world in the last 3,000 years, which probably shouldn’t surprise anyone that has witnessed their slow progression and incremental advancement. After all, it was just a matter of time before they discovered electricity, flight, artificial intelligence, nano-technology, telephones, computers, space flight, atomic power, etc. and what comes next will probably not shock us much either.
Not long ago a gentleman observing the present period and all the influences of technology and considering the future that is rapidly on its way stated I just wonder sometimes if mankind is capable of handling such knowledge is all, as I like most of us, have become tired and saddened by all the bad that comes from the technologies.
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You know him; you may even be him. Deftly wrist-driving an SUV in rush hour, cell phone cradled between ear and shoulder while simultaneously pecking his PDA as the GPS system maps out the quickest route to the next stop. Reveling in the orgy of technology that allowed him to focus on everything but staying between the white lines, I doubt he noticed me being forced onto the shoulder of the road. Gadgets are cool, but at 70 miles an hour, they lose some appeal.
Technology has increased productivity and efficiency at home and work, and it has reduced costs, particularly for business. It has also spawned digital junkies who can’t go longer than 15 minutes without a tech fix, even on vacation. Seriously, if the company can’t function for a week without you or if you can’t function without it, lie down quietly; the men in the white coats will be there shortly.
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