Response to Sarah Hall on Technology

"Is technology all good?" I agree with you that technology has pro’s and con’s. Technology is not exactly all good. But technology is good in the sense that things get accomplished quicker. Being able to text message or email allows someone to communicate in the matter of seconds. Being able to advertise on the internet is also is positive. People are able to post their advertisements or web pages in the matter of hours. Like we discussed in class yesterday, the internet is a far easier way to reach people; instead of taking a lot of time to put up a billboard in a singular area. Technology has evolved from 8 tracks to cd’s to iPods, land line phones to cell phones, dial-up internet to high speed broadband, and hand written letters to email to instant messaging to text/picture messaging. But I also agree with the fact that there are con’s involved as well. Once you post something on the internet it is there forever; you might be able to delete it but once it’s cached, it can always be found. Being online also allows people to post whatever they want about you or your business. Wikipedia allows someone to post whatever they feel is relevant. For example, I was on Wikipedia the other day and I saw that Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head by an alien and then transported back in time; what is that all about? There is also a website that allows you to humiliate and belittle your classmates or teachers, I can’t say that is a positive. Another con of technology, anyone anywhere can get your personal information. Being able to pay your bills online is quick and convenient, but having your identity stolen and bank account drained is not. And you also made a good point that cell phones are causing issues. How many people have been killed or injured by talking on a cell phone, texting, or getting hit by someone on who was on a cell phone? I agree with you that technology has it pro’s and con’s but I do not think technology is all good. Do the pro’s out way the con’s, or vice versa? What are some other examples?