I think each food for thought title is going to have some sort of ring; changing it up every time just to add that unique-ness to each topic to ponder!
My last post like this I put some quotes on here and questioned them, but I think I might do something I have to question myself. I guess most of this is just opinions I feel personally, and just like my other post of "Food for thought" please feel free to comment- I would love to hear your opinions or any anecdotes!
My topic for today is technology more of a live saver than a risk?
I know this may sound silly as I am writing from my laptop- yes a source of technology that has gone global. But everyone has heard those horror stories of deceit over social networks and the risks the internet can carry. But I don't want to rant about the rather disturbing stories! Of course technology has saved so many lives, and I'm not denying that. But does the loss of live through all this deceit and lies out weigh all the lives it saves?
To my mind technology is something mind boggling, something I will never understand (although I am in no way an engineer or electrician!) It is so revolutionary, whether it is something that changes your life for example finding a new jobs or something totally life changing like operations. Through all these opportunities technology creates for so many people but does all the hurt and pressure outweigh all these pro's? But maybe without the world of technology there would be less pain from words? threats? The internet creates a wall between people that makes it easier for people to threaten and belittle people because they can stay anonymous. This cyber bullying is for me the lowest form of bullying. The bully can stay anonymous which just makes them even more cowardly.
Technology has taught us so much about the world- exploring the moon, capturing photographs of what they have found, then documenting it on computers. But doesn't it also create pressure for anyone to have the updated/newest phone or Ipod? Maybe this secludes people who aren't as well off. Maybe this is just another way of separating people up into social groups.
So I wanted to be controversial and be biased towards the bad points of technology because I think the obvious points are for the advancement of technology. But please feel free to show your opinions!
Hope I hear from you!
Ellie.
My last post like this I put some quotes on here and questioned them, but I think I might do something I have to question myself. I guess most of this is just opinions I feel personally, and just like my other post of "Food for thought" please feel free to comment- I would love to hear your opinions or any anecdotes!
My topic for today is technology more of a live saver than a risk?
I know this may sound silly as I am writing from my laptop- yes a source of technology that has gone global. But everyone has heard those horror stories of deceit over social networks and the risks the internet can carry. But I don't want to rant about the rather disturbing stories! Of course technology has saved so many lives, and I'm not denying that. But does the loss of live through all this deceit and lies out weigh all the lives it saves?
To my mind technology is something mind boggling, something I will never understand (although I am in no way an engineer or electrician!) It is so revolutionary, whether it is something that changes your life for example finding a new jobs or something totally life changing like operations. Through all these opportunities technology creates for so many people but does all the hurt and pressure outweigh all these pro's? But maybe without the world of technology there would be less pain from words? threats? The internet creates a wall between people that makes it easier for people to threaten and belittle people because they can stay anonymous. This cyber bullying is for me the lowest form of bullying. The bully can stay anonymous which just makes them even more cowardly.
Technology has taught us so much about the world- exploring the moon, capturing photographs of what they have found, then documenting it on computers. But doesn't it also create pressure for anyone to have the updated/newest phone or Ipod? Maybe this secludes people who aren't as well off. Maybe this is just another way of separating people up into social groups.
So I wanted to be controversial and be biased towards the bad points of technology because I think the obvious points are for the advancement of technology. But please feel free to show your opinions!
Hope I hear from you!
Ellie.
personally, I love technology. There are certain undeniable risks and down-sides to it, but I find it helpful in general, and most of the risks are easily countered and prevented. Obesity, for instance, can be countered by exercising, eating healthy foods, and limiting your time on the internet. Technology has clearly opened an entirely new path for communication throughout the world. Most people have heard about the incident in Libya about the student who blogged about something he thought was unfair and basically started a rebellion? Here's a better question: Where would we be without technology?
ReplyDeleteHello Ellie ^.^
ReplyDeleteI saw you from Esta la Vista's blog and I commented on how I like to bump into people who agrees with the philosophy posted on her blog. I've come here to check out your blog and is happy to find that you are also interested in photography =D your pictures are great, and I like your pencil drawings.