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The Rise Of Technology Essay

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With the emergence of the twenty-first century, the world saw a new age where humans and machines co-exist to increase the rate of development of both. The change was seen around the world as each nation attempted to push boundaries, find breakthroughs, and discover innovations to make the lives of the people who live here a bit better, at least. But as the world finds ways in technology to ease the burdens of daily life, it also finds ways to take life as well. Just as the past wars were won by superior firepower, tactics, and numbers developed through the technology of their time, wars today are fought on the same basis. Whoever is more advanced, wins; simple as that. This now exists in the minds of people today, attempting to outdo each other in terms of gadgetry and so-called ‘innovation’. Appearing at times as heaven or hell, technology may one day lead mankind to one of these destinations. People of today perceive technology as the gadgets readily available around them; their smartphones, tablets, laptops, and whatnot. It has become a staple …show more content…

Most of what he wrote showed a foreshadowing thought of collapse as humans lose their humanity. “If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face—forever,” (Orwell, 1949) a famous line from one of his novels tells of the impending fate of mankind if they do not decide for themselves when their freedom is taken. Technology continues to guide but to a degree, it begins to control the very beings which created them. Humans have become the tools for their tools. Many also share this opinion but also look on the bright side of technology. These include Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, big names in the modern industry, as well as scientists, most notably Albert Einstein, who said: “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our

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