Technology and Human

Post readings thoughts.

Technology, society and global dominance

Those with the knowledge and most advance technology will have the advantage over others and possible dominate them.  In the past, Europeans dominated many countries because they had more advance equipment and transportation tools. They invaded other countries, bought they land or pretended as though they are willing to share their knowledge with them, helping them develop their country but in actual fact it was for their own benefit. As a result, those once indigenous people were taken advantage of, enslaved and even massacred. For example, Columbus commented that the South American ‘Indian’ were the best people in the world. Because they are gentle and willing to share what they had, the Europeans exploited them. As years go by, the disparity between the more developed and technologically advanced countries and the less grew wider. Probably greed and selfishness are to be blamed. Technology does improve the lives of many however commonly at the expense of others.

Technology and human development

Technological advancement and its impact on human development grow exponentially. There may even be a possibility that humans can play god by genetically modifying genes to choose baby’s personality and traits. Technology indeed created greater possibilities and solved problems that we face. However, it may lead to other problems as well. With this ability to modify genes, it may lead to the development of homogenous characteristics of people. Every parent will definitely want the best for their children. There may not even be a need to nurture their kids anymore since they will be born with all the good traits, where will be responsibility of a parent go if they no longer have to nurture them? Therefore, I am not in favor of this technology although it brings us convenience.

It is important to weigh the benefits and the costs of technology. Because we are the one who seeks greater advancement in technology with the hope of improving our livelihood. However if any problem arises, we are to be blamed.

Looking forward to Session 2 and finding out more about how others view the relationship between technology and human.