It's Amazing. It's Unbelievable. It's...Scary.
Have any of you noticed that technology now seems to be "taking over"? Now, when I say "take over," I don't mean that these evil, computer robots are going to rise up and start attacking us with their laser guns, or melt us with their eyes. No, I don't mean that at all, but it does seem to me that we are putting a lot of our "energy" and trust into our technology. I did some research and found some interesting technology gadgets. For my first example: the Concert Hands. This device allows those who want to play the piano but don't know how to play, to become "experts." It is basically a set of robot hands--and fingers!--that guide you through a song until you memorize it. True, this gadget could be very useful and beneficial to those who have learning disabilities, but the best part of playing the piano is the hard work and sweat you put into it--it's the mastering of the piano that makes it worth it. Another quick example would be the iKettle. Yup, we now have a kettle that can be operated from your phone! I know that technology is our new communication, but this may be a bit much. What about the older generation?! ...Now they can't even make coffee!
I know that we need our technology. Our lives revolve around it and it is becoming the norm, but I just think we need to realize the more we rely on our gadgets, the less we are depending on each other and yourself. What's your opinion?
I agree with your statement. Although these things sound fun and exciting to use, we lose this excitement when we don't know how to do something the original way. It is like a math problem that you work hard on and memorizing the formula before you find out that there is a quick way to do it on the calculator. That is when you truly appreciate the calculator instead of having to do it by hand. We are instead focusing too much on technology and not relying on ourselves and each other.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I think running our lives from a 4 inch screen is absurd. What is a pair of work gloves today? Can we survive without technology? Do we not realize how this is ruining our lives? No longer is a bachelor's degree something special; no longer is computer experience something that sets you apart. Today it is face to face abilities. Can you carry on a conversation with your potential employer? I believe we need to get away from our cell phones in all aspects, from cooking to checking on social media to even texting someone across the room.
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