Arguemnet Paper II

< Enjoy the age of technology >

Imagine what life will be like without technology. If we do not have computers, we do not have televisions, and we do not have cars and planes, the life without technology is exactly hard life. It is hard to see or mail to one’s friends oversea. Also, it takes long time to travel another country and we may never know the fun from the technology in whole our life. This is why the technological revolution is beneficial for the world. It makes our life comfortable, easy, and fun. Also it saves people time and energy, therefore, it helps people to live and be healthy.

First, the technological revolution creates new ways for people to enjoy their life. Portable items were usually big size until 1980’s but they became smaller and smaller with attractive design because of continuing improvement of the technology. Now, many people enjoy portable items all the time and everywhere. Especially, the younger generation wants to own MP3 player or portable game system. They want to listen to music and play games when they exercise, study or when they move somewhere in a bus. In addition, huge numbers of people have their own personal blog, which can post the pictures, music, or can use for journal. Sometimes, they look for their friends to share their hobbies or favorite things. We live in a day the technology creates new trend of entertainment, not only real world but also a cyber world.

Next, the technological revolution saves energy and time. Transportation has seen major advances thanks to the technological revolution. Think about the old days when people used wagons. It was slow and person had to take care of horses. So people invented the car because it was faster and easier than taking care of horses. Today, there are cars that use solar energy and high-speed trains that use electricity such as the Shinkansen in Japan. In contrast, transportation is not the only way technology has saved time and energy. Computers do a lot to save time and energy. A person can send mail instantly to another person. A person can check the weather or news on the internet anytime. Also a person can use a cell phone to call friends, family, and other important people whenever and wherever they want. Better transportation and being able to communicate with people instantly is definitely a great way to save time energy.

Finally the technological revolution has improved the medical systems. People can have a second chance to live a second life. If a baby is born prematurely, it can be saved because of incubators. Everyday, there is a huge number of medical machine that are driven by doctors to do surgery and treatments that could not be done before. Even heart transplants are common today. These medical advances are making people live longer lives. In the chart “Life expectancy at birth by race and sex”, from 1950 until 2004 the life expectancy rate in the U.S.A. increased from 68.2 to 77.9. The technological revolution also allows doctors to do cosmetic surgery which makes people satisfied about their looks. The technological revolution allows people to have the new and longer life.

Some people believe we are better off without technology. One common reason for this belief is religion. For example the Amish people live their life without technology because their religion. Kimberly & Powell (n.d.) say “The Amish are averse to any technology which they feel weakens the family structure.” Also, they believe technology brings evil which is another reason to stay away from it, often citing the bible verse “Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?” (II Corinthians 6:14). This is their belief and we can not do anything about this. However, this is not the belief almost everybody has about technology. Almost everybody believes that technology makes life easier, better and more enjoyable.

In conclusion, the technological revolution is beneficial to the world. It makes our life comfortable, easy, and fun. Also it saves people time and energy. Finally it helps people to lie and be healthy. Not everybody beliefs that technology is a good thing but this is just their beliefs and there is not much we can do. All the real advantages of the technological revolution can be seen in everyday life and people would not want to live without it.


References

Kimberly & Powell, P. (n.d.). Amish 101 – Amish culture, beliefs & lifestyle. About.com, 1-3. Retrieved January 31, 2008, from http://pittsburgh.About.com/cs/pennsylvania/a/amish_2.htm

Life expectancy at birth by race and sex, 1930-2004 (2007). Infoplease. Retrieved January 31, 2008, from http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0005148.html

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