This video, although a
little outdated, shows just how quickly the world around us can change. In the
last decade or so, there have been enormous technological advances and populations
all over the world have continued growing. The increasing availability of
technology to everyday people is a two-edged sword. On the one hand, it allows
for people to have access to lots of information quickly, so that they can make
more efficient and well-informed decisions about anything; their health,
investments, their personal beliefs, etc. However it can also allow for people
with destructive goals to develop advanced weapons and harm others. Overall the
incredible advances in technology seem to be beneficial for most people. Diseases
that used to be death sentences such as cancer and AIDS are now manageable, and
many scientists say that cures are within sight. I believe this technology can
also connect people of different cultures and countries in a way we never were
able to before. Of course, whenever any kind of shift happens, there are
dangers and uncertainties. But just like the video points out, shift will
always be happening, and it is our responsibility to learn to adapt well and confront
new challenges as they present themselves.
Hi Amy,
ReplyDeleteI agree that this rapid advancement can be a two-edged sword. As you have pointed out though, there are many positives about advancement such as disease management and cross-culture connections.
I think that it is ultimately up to us to decide to make change be positive. While some may use change as fuel for power and destruction, I think we should focus on using change to our advantage and making our society healthier, more environmentally friendly, more socially savvy, and simply better overall.
Shift does happen and like you said, adaptability is key to thriving.