Response Paper Over 'Is Technology Neutral?'

The Ethics of Technology In a world nearly run in entirety by technology, the population may begin to ask itself if necessity is driving this technological growth further, or if it is purely the pursuit of creature comforts. If that happens to be the fact, people must begin to figure out if said comforts are being exploited to the point of excess. Technology is extremely beneficial to the growth of society; however, if people begin to believe that technology is the solution to all problems in the world, its use may become surplus in a way that is ultimately detrimental. “The Veldt,” a short story written by Ray Bradbury, describes the dangers of corruption by technology.

Technology has changed drastically from the the time period in which Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451, alludes to and the modern era which we live in today. However, the debate on whether technology is detrimental to our well-being and society has been very controversial. Technology is like a game of pick your poison. For example, we can either nitpick the issues with social media, cyberbullying, and all the inappropriate uses or we can focus on all positive aspects like staying in touch with old friends or staying current with important news stories. It is just like anything in the world, with the good comes the bad, but we have to contemplate does using technology create more positive in the world or leave greater negative impacts?

There are many different stances one could take on the subject “Unimpeded technological progress is good for society.”. One could agree with Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove, and Bradbury’s The Veldt and claim that technology is dangerous and will inevitably fall into the wrong hands one day. Another stance would be with Spike Jonze’s Her, which brings forth the opinion that technology is both good and bad. Finally, one’s opinion could lie with George Saunder’s “Offloading for Mrs. Schwartz” and claim technology is a good thing. While I can see where both Saunders and Kubrick are coming from, my own opinion is more closely represented by Jonze. I believe that technology can be both good and bad, and that its rapid growth can be both helpful and harmful to those around us.

Over this past decade or so, people all around the globe have been granted with greater advancements in technology. From cellphones we can talk to, to 3-Dimensional televisions, we are able to pretty much do anything thanks to these high-tech products. But, should we really be grateful for these easy-to-use devices, or are they taking over the lives of millions? In the articles written by Michael Malone and Daniel Burrus, we receive an inside look on whether todays modern, wired, Web world is, or is not, benefitting society. Although both authors held pretty neutral views on the subject itself, Malone’s support towards the negative effect of technology definitely lures readers into

When it comes to the topic of technology advancement, some people will readily agree that it is bad for humankind. Where this argument usually ends, however, is on the question of if it really is benefitting the human race and the planet. On one hand, about 54% of American adults say that technology has had mostly positive effects on them (Paul). On the other hand, about 8% of American adults say that technology has had mostly negative effects on them (Paul). The other 38% say that technology has had an equal mix of positive effects and negative effects on them (Paul). In the “Extra Sensory Perception article”, the author approaches this topic through a futuristic lens. He writes how “[a] world filled with sensors will change

Over the course of human history, we have been able to invent various things and have solved different problems with the science and technology. Likewise, with science and technology we have been able improve our lifestyles significantly. Technology can be a reason for the happiness for some people, while the same technology could be a reason for miserable lifestyles of some people. Surely the technology we invent can be neutral on their own. However, the motive and the usage of such technology changes the neutrality. Everyone has their own motive behind creating something with science and technology. Thus, the usage and intention behind the creation of such technology determines whether a piece of technology is neutral. We can bring up an

Today’s society has advanced so this past decade. So much to the point we use it at a daily basis. Technology does have it’s perks, but are we getting too dependent on it?

First starting with the questions of just how neutral technology can be Arnold Pacey starts with conveying the conceptual value that brought about snowmobiles, a technology originally developed due to a specific culture. Although the snowmobile was intentionally design to assist with traversing across snow it progressively made its way into a vast many societies introducing redefined devices for recreation and a means for a livelihood, reasons which may have never been intended. As snowmobiles became introduced globally progressively the shared technology had become used for alternative reasons which deprived this technology from having one specific value. If this application solely served its intended facet then it would have solely embodied a specific value, time. The

People very often debate whether technology is good or bad. Many people believe that technology can only cause harm to their lives and society, while many others strongly defend the technologies which have made their lives much more leisurely and enriching than it could have been several hundred years ago. In my opinion, both of these views are correct to an extent, but I also believe that what should be examined is not whether technology in its self is good or bad, but rather how we as humans use it.For decades now, television has been accused of contributing to the dissolution of the American family and the destruction of the minds of those who watch it. However, although the TV has been involved in this, the problem roots not with

Technology affects customers on a daily basis. Companies must turn their attention to the people if they plan to succeed in today’s technology-driven economy (O’Connor, and Regan B., 2002). Companies must cater to customers, invest in people, be innovative, and show true compassion for others. This paper will research how Stone Incorporated introduced new products to customers through the use of technology, how the new technology has proven value added, outline support plan for customers who may have questions, and emphasize new partnerships with technology partners and enhanced customer experiences.

My older brother, Jack, always excelled at any and all tasks that required a strong sense of reason. Despite his giftedness, Jack never worked well in any group, or even acclimated socially with many other kids. He wasn’t concerned with communicating his ideas to his peers, couldn’t make the effort to consider his words’ effects on other kids, and he was prone to angry outbursts when he didn’t get his way. While most other children grew out of these phases, Jack continues to exhibit these qualities even today at 23.

As far back as I can remember my family and I have taken advantage of technology. The types of technology have changed over the years, along with our usage and dependence on it. Technology is a fundamental part of our lifestyle, including both work and play. What is interesting is that we also have many friends who use very little technology in their day-to-day living. This drastic difference makes one wonder how necessary the technology really is, and whether or not our dependence on it is healthy in the long run. It is really easy to just get caught up in using technology without thinking about the pros and cons.

Science is a double edged weapon, it might be used for the prosperity of human beings and also it can be used as a weapon to kill human beings. Therefore, we cannot consider technology to be ethical or unethical, but we can consider our usages to be ethical or unethical. Alfred Nobel has established Nobel Prize to encourage scientists when he found that his invention “Dynamite” was used in wars to kill human beings. Science and technology are harmless; however we might misuse them and make them a tool for harming each other.

With this new glass of Merlot by my side, I sit and wonder at the amazement of technology. Each velvety sip opens me up in my corner a little more just as technology has done so for the world. But now I must go off and ponder further on into an important philosophical question of whether this technology, endless as it has come to be, should be considered as a thing that has brought out the best or the worst in society. How complex a question! Surely I could easily look back fondly and count the many ways that technology and its manifold presence has been nothing but a blessing, not only to facilitating human kind, but also our intrinsic pursuit of society. But now, as easy as that might be, it would be a more healthy venture to play the

Regina Fleck has an iPhone 7 and she admits, “I no longer feel frustrated or impatient. That emotion now manifests in me as a desire to check my e-mail." (Tran). All around the world, technology has taken over the lives of many, especially children. Each year younger children are being introduced to new technology to help them learn and grow, but the effects of this may be different from what is expected. Rather than seeing growth, the overuse of technology is leading to many issues, including a decline in creativity, less active lifestyles, and difficulty falling asleep. The growing overdependence on and overuse of technology is affecting young children both mentally and physically.