Summary of Prevail and Transcend Scenario in Radical Evolution

To conclude, the choices that humans make with technology affect this Earth. It could either be a negative outcome like destruction or it could be positive and be a spark of a new hope. As this society continues with these old ways which have already exceeded our humanity, they are just creating more destruction. If humankind can change these ways, there could be hope for a fresh start, and a new beginning. All in all, let’s stop this technology from exceeding humanity and begin

The use of technology once hindered societies ability to adjust to new situations; however, technology has now advanced to a point where society can use it to adapt to any situation at hand. As technologies continue to increase society will be able to adapt to more problems with greater knowledge ready at hand.

He references the story of the Oji-Cree people, nomads who relied very little on technology. It was not until the nineteen-sixties, when technology, such as engines and electricity, was introduced to them. After this advancement, the threat of dying in the winter due to starvation was eliminated; however, obesity and diabetes emerged throughout the population. This raises the question of whether the technology caused more harm than good. He presents this story to model how our society is not much different, “When it comes to technologies, we mainly want to make things easy. Not to be bored. Oh, and maybe to look a bit younger” (Wu 4). Technology, while intended to help us, allows us to be lazy as a society, which introduces a whole new set of problems. He furthers his point by saying that we are “comfort-seeking missiles” (Wu 4). This theory causes the reader to reflect on themselves to notice if they have fallen victim to the misuse of technology. By inserting this study into his article Wu is able to persuade the reader to agree with

At what point will society place a dependence upon technological advancements rather than the curiosity and interactions of mankind? With the constant acceleration of improvements within technology and any piece of information readily available many authors, artists, and individuals question the natural world as each generation more elaborately explores the innovative approaches towards science and technology. E.M. Forster’s short story, “The Machine Stops,” is based upon a fear of the technological revolution, and it introduces the audience to a utopian society facing multiple forms of isolation as a result of his society reaching complete dependence upon the technology of the Machine. The society’s reliance upon the Machine creates a divide between those who display an adoration and worship towards the Machine versus citizens who prevail and fight for their individual freedom. E.M. Forster illustrates the role he foresees technology to play in the end of human civilization through an exaggerated vision of the effects that technology leaves on our lives, which helps the audience to better understand our present day society properly.

“...still show spirit of alacrity…” (Waldo 151). This quote shows that nevertheless they still have a cheerful willingness to fight. The harder we fight the more eagerness to have glorious triumph ( Paine 153). This information shows that the harder we try, the better the consequence.

Day by day, innovators around the world are working toward making the lives of humans easier. They are doing everything in their power to make the world a better and safer place for its inhabitants. What they fail to do, is come to the realization that they are creating technology that could ultimately lead to our demise. Human innovation is surpassing humans itself, and one small mistake could end up costing life of the human race. In There Will Come Soft Rains, by Ray Bradbury, and By the Waters of Babylon, by Stephen Vincent Benét, the authors portray the plausible and maybe even inevitable future in which modern civilization is destroyed by its own creations.

Transhumanism is the idea that the advancement of technology will better the human species into a more advanced social and political existence, or literally meaning beyond human. There are many ways that transhumanism can be achieved throughout the next thirty years, some of these being medical modifications to the human body, how the human body reacts to the aging process, and those who are included to have basic human rights. Although transhumanism may give the human species certain advantages in their social and political lives, they risk their dignity, and uniqueness.

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.

In the essay “Digibabble, Fairy Dust, and the Human Anthill,” John Wolfe presents a compelling argument and manages to connect each aspect of his essay, with each idea he presents. Wolfe uses evolution as a good example of everything continually changing. It makes one think about what could be changing in our world today. Not only does Wolfe use sound logic to make his argument, but he also invokes emotion to draw the reader in. Overall, Wolfe presents a very valid and supported argument, though there are some doubts with the age gap between the audiences his argument is correct. The main idea of his argument is of convergence and how the world is always changing.

Doty argues that, during the first stage of human progression, technological advancement is merely another part of natural human progression. Doty introduces the basis for this idea when he says, “There is one Maker, and [humans] are it … Making, it’s plain, is ‘natural’” (8). He emphasizes that creation, and therefore the progression of technology, is an inherent and natural ability when he implies that humanity’s instinctual search for “pleasure” is what drives technological

Throughout the twenty-first century the globe has continued to evolve technologically at rapid rates. This evolution has caused humanity to question the relationship they have with such advancements. Some have speculated that society functions as a technological utopia. Where the human interaction with technology is largely in control, and people in society determine technologies function. While others have stated that the culture is largely run by a technological determinism—technology has more control over humanity than humanity has control over technology. While American society continues to develop technologically, the arts find ways to respond to the cultural atmosphere.

about human nature and to engage in a critique of human psychology. (Thesis) While Verne’s elaborate descriptions of novel technologies reflects human optimism over technological advancement, Wells and Forster’s works serve to underscore human vulnerability to nature and technology, respectively.

Mr. Kelly argues that, technologies new and old have helped humans throughout history. The use of technology has formed us and has become an extension of who we are as humans. I have to agree with his arguments. Technology provides opportunities, sometimes for a price, but we are always willing to pay it because we are naturally drawn to progression. Technology has helped humans evolve from small populations with high mortality rates to prosperous, growing overpopulated lands. Our optimistic views of the future and witnessed benefits from the use of technology, has left us with an addiction we willingly life with. Mr. Kelly said, “[Technology] is the most powerful force that has been unleashed on this planet, and in such a degree that I think that it 's become our -- who we are.”(Kelly)

The evolution of technology has changed society in both positive and negative ways. People all over the world use and benefit from modern technology. Technology has simplified the access to many tools people need in education, medicine, communication, transportation, etc. However, using it too often has its drawbacks as well. In most cases, the time of finishing projects is cut by more than half with the help of technology. Many people do not realize that technology has its negative affects society as well, and its rapid advances has changed life for worse in a number of different ways.

Garreau, Joel. Radical Evolution: The Promise and Peril of Enhancing Our Minds, Our Bodies- and What It Means to Be Human. New York: Random House, 2005. Print.