Human technology

It is my belief that ultimately, technology is a positive force. If it isn't, then we are truly doomed, and I'd rather remain in the mindset of idealism. Technology is, in my opinion, an extension of ourselves as humans. It is the product of our collective ingenuity, efforts and innovations. Our technology reflects our capacities to create and progress socially and economically. The search for new and greater technologies is one of the supreme accomplishments and goals of mankind. Philosophical ratings aside, technology is our tool for improving our well being and making life easier. It does not make sense to say that what is needed is less technology as this is utterly impossible. The pace at which our technology improves and progresses will never slow down; as new technology comes out we will use it, as we should. We are, after all, only human. We need to think about the ways in which technology will make our lives easier.

Some will argue that technology separates us from our environment and our society, making us less human and leading us to our ultimate doom. Just ask H.G. Wells. Environmentally speaking, as technologies improve and life becomes easier and easier, we are more likely to forget about our environment. Technology can and does breed apathy. Therefore, I agree that technology can be both good and bad. But, alas, it is time for a change.

No longer can technology promote apathy. It must, instead, encourage action. If technology is truly an extension of ourselves, it must reflect our ideals, and must bring us closer to the environment in which we live. It must become a reflection of our collective environmental conscience. Our technological innovations must fall in line with our hopes of a greener planet. It all comes back to our shifting mentality and mindset about the environment. I agree that our collective voices must stand up and say that we want these technologies now, not tomorrow or ten years down the road. In my mind, the question should not be whether technology is good or bad, or whether we need more or less of it. Rather, we should start thinking about whether technology can truly be a reflection of our ideals, and whether it can encourage less consumption. Regardless, technology is here to stay and will forever advance at a phenomenal rate. It is our duty to keep it in check and reflective of human innovation.