The computer.
Everyone knows about it, and mostly everyone has one whether it be for work, school, or simple entertainment. Since the creation of the computer, it has created a major change in our culture that no one would have ever expected. From the big monitors to the tiny screens we can now hold in our hands, the computer has changed many things. Not only do people sit on the computer for hours on end, but they now rely on it for many things. Yes, it can be very useful to us when we need it to be, but is it becoming too much that people now have no desire to do anything else?
A computer falls into the system of being able to get things done easily at the touch of some buttons. The way that is structured could be altered in so many different ways. There are giant computers like there were when the first came out, to now there are tiny net books that are the size of a a book. It doesn't matter to people how they are structured as long they get the job done.
The computer reveals to us that our culture is becoming very advanced in the field of technology. That since there are many ways now that you can connect to the interent there is no need for anything else like human interaction. Many people today leave everything up to their technology and take no initiative to do anything by themselves.
I admit that yes the computer is a great part of our society, but there is a certain point that it comes down to it, that computers are kind of taking over our world.
I think that computers are very important for our success in life, but I totally understand where you are coming from. Sometimes, I almost feel lazy because I find myself thinking that I can just rely on computers to get me through almost everything. I really liked (and agreed with) how you said that computers show that we have become advanced in technology.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Leah! I feel that people are becoming too reliant on computers and technology in general. I too find myself becoming lazy and more and more impatient as I get older; I kind of expect that my computer will take care of everything and work at the speed of light. I also agree that computers are a really good thing for the world, but I think people just need to learn how to use technology in moderation.
ReplyDeleteOk I agree with everything that's been said so far! Recently I was given an iTouch, so when I'm too lazy to wait for my laptop to turn on, I'll quickly check my facebook or whatever else. When Halle said, "I kind of expect that my computer will take care of everything and work at the speed of light." - That is so true! When one of my webpages takes longer than 5 seconds to load, I start freaking out, which is really embarassing! Technology has come a long way!
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