Technology Friend or Foe
Eng 102
3/28/12
TECHNOLOGY - FRIEND OR FOE?
Until recently, I had always accepted technology as a wonderful friend, but after doing some in depth reading and research on the topic I found that technology also has its draw -backs. Through research I found that technology has been nothing more than a journey of trial and error. In my research I discovered what I choose to call the dark side of technology. Everyday household conveniences, transportation, and modern medicine are all products of technology that are an integral part of our society. More often than not these products and services are viewed as assets or friends of our society .and the draw-backs are often overlooked And why not ? We are a Convenience oriented society, and technology has improved our quality of life so much that most of fail to recognized the many ways it can be harmful. Although these so called friends or modern conveniences have made our lives easier, they have also been the cause of many a tragedy.
What exactly is technology anyway? According to Webster it is defined as the application of science. The E.S.P, to industrial or commercial objectives;it is the body of knowlege available to a civilization that is in use. But let us consider after all, if this technology, this application of science, this knowlege, this E.S.P.to industrial objective is our friend, or could it very well be our worst nightmare with the worst yet to come? Many people have died from electricution and the executioner - electrical appliances. Technology in transportation is portrayed as an inspiration of great things to come, but what about the tragedies? Deaths from auto accidents far exceed the death tolls in history 's most tragic wars. In air travel hundreds of lives may be taken by a single accident. Modern medicine, too has its closet full of skeletons even though it has saved many of lives. But what about the exchange one must accept when under going cancer treatment?
3/28/12
TECHNOLOGY - FRIEND OR FOE?
Until recently, I had always accepted technology as a wonderful friend, but after doing some in depth reading and research on the topic I found that technology also has its draw -backs. Through research I found that technology has been nothing more than a journey of trial and error. In my research I discovered what I choose to call the dark side of technology. Everyday household conveniences, transportation, and modern medicine are all products of technology that are an integral part of our society. More often than not these products and services are viewed as assets or friends of our society .and the draw-backs are often overlooked And why not ? We are a Convenience oriented society, and technology has improved our quality of life so much that most of fail to recognized the many ways it can be harmful. Although these so called friends or modern conveniences have made our lives easier, they have also been the cause of many a tragedy.
What exactly is technology anyway? According to Webster it is defined as the application of science. The E.S.P, to industrial or commercial objectives;it is the body of knowlege available to a civilization that is in use. But let us consider after all, if this technology, this application of science, this knowlege, this E.S.P.to industrial objective is our friend, or could it very well be our worst nightmare with the worst yet to come? Many people have died from electricution and the executioner - electrical appliances. Technology in transportation is portrayed as an inspiration of great things to come, but what about the tragedies? Deaths from auto accidents far exceed the death tolls in history 's most tragic wars. In air travel hundreds of lives may be taken by a single accident. Modern medicine, too has its closet full of skeletons even though it has saved many of lives. But what about the exchange one must accept when under going cancer treatment?
Cited: Florman, Samuel C. Technology and the tragic view, St. Martin 's Press Inc, New york 1981. Fox Ruth "Milestones of medicine." From Physicist to the doctors, 1951. Autospies.com Submitted 2/12/08