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The only thing that is not part of reality is that which way cannot embrace- which we cannot create with our own two hands. While cyber, and computerized work, such as this post, do not necessarily fit that niche, I must say that anything digital is like a little child sitting by an open window. It is supceptible to viruses and outside influence, and can easily fall to the ground and be forever gone...
I personally think that we have lost our way... Look, within the last 10 years... and tell me if you can think of any groundbreaking achievements that have drastically changed our lives. No? Look further back... we see the digital revolution- as mechanical energy is replaced by computerized energy... 80's- Portable music players allow people to listen to music anywhere. removeable storage changes the way we view electronics, digital recorders are now more acessible than ever. 70's- calculators make their appearance, the world is shocked by the revelation of completely digital computation. 60's- space travel allows people to begin realizing that with our superior mechanical powers, we are no longer confined to explore the unexplored... causes a media revolution inspired by space travel, such as Star Trek and 2001. 50's- Satelites are sent into orbit. The advent of telecommunications... radar is developed, as is the first computer. 40's- Research into nuclear energy results in understanding of new power, nuclear physics is formed... jet powered aircraft appear. television appears. 30's- aircraft appear in commercial use. Short-wave radio and handheld transistors allow people to regularly communicate over long distances, even without the use of phone or telegraph lines. 20's- refrigeration is developed. Food can now be stored for longer periods of time... first supermarkets develop as a result. Radio is developed. better quality sound recording takes place as result of analog recording. 10's- mobile transportation becomes mass produced as an effect of the assembly line (1919, 1920). Widespread usage of telephones begins to decrease the need for telegraphs. portable victriolas allow people to listen to music from the convenience of their home. Movie theatres first appear. 00's- electrical generators replace gas ones. first sound recordings. First airplanes are built.
It is not that we are not making advances today, it is just that we should not forget how much changed within only 100 years... modern technology has allowed it so that for many activities, intelligence, strength, and time are no longer required. 100 years ago lazy people were almost unheard of... today, however, it seems to be the other way around. If this cycle of technology continues, then in less than 100 years there will be a day that almost every person can spend most of their day propped up against a computer watching movies or playing games- while their body and health wears away, and their mind and soul gathers cobwebs... it is actually a very sad thing to think about... the day when people will no longer be people. I do not wish to discourage invention and ingenuity, it is just that I feel that the more advanced we become, the less advanced and more bestial humankind becomes. We have become savage gluttons that take and take, but never give back. And it is sadder yet that people do not care. I do not think that we will all be blown up or anything, but that if we continue we will become so "advanced" that we will no longer have any reason to live than, save, sexual and emotional pleasure. It is dang awful- truly dang awful.
I personally think that we have lost our way... Look, within the last 10 years... and tell me if you can think of any groundbreaking achievements that have drastically changed our lives. No? Look further back... we see the digital revolution- as mechanical energy is replaced by computerized energy... 80's- Portable music players allow people to listen to music anywhere. removeable storage changes the way we view electronics, digital recorders are now more acessible than ever. 70's- calculators make their appearance, the world is shocked by the revelation of completely digital computation. 60's- space travel allows people to begin realizing that with our superior mechanical powers, we are no longer confined to explore the unexplored... causes a media revolution inspired by space travel, such as Star Trek and 2001. 50's- Satelites are sent into orbit. The advent of telecommunications... radar is developed, as is the first computer. 40's- Research into nuclear energy results in understanding of new power, nuclear physics is formed... jet powered aircraft appear. television appears. 30's- aircraft appear in commercial use. Short-wave radio and handheld transistors allow people to regularly communicate over long distances, even without the use of phone or telegraph lines. 20's- refrigeration is developed. Food can now be stored for longer periods of time... first supermarkets develop as a result. Radio is developed. better quality sound recording takes place as result of analog recording. 10's- mobile transportation becomes mass produced as an effect of the assembly line (1919, 1920). Widespread usage of telephones begins to decrease the need for telegraphs. portable victriolas allow people to listen to music from the convenience of their home. Movie theatres first appear. 00's- electrical generators replace gas ones. first sound recordings. First airplanes are built.
It is not that we are not making advances today, it is just that we should not forget how much changed within only 100 years... modern technology has allowed it so that for many activities, intelligence, strength, and time are no longer required. 100 years ago lazy people were almost unheard of... today, however, it seems to be the other way around. If this cycle of technology continues, then in less than 100 years there will be a day that almost every person can spend most of their day propped up against a computer watching movies or playing games- while their body and health wears away, and their mind and soul gathers cobwebs... it is actually a very sad thing to think about... the day when people will no longer be people. I do not wish to discourage invention and ingenuity, it is just that I feel that the more advanced we become, the less advanced and more bestial humankind becomes. We have become savage gluttons that take and take, but never give back. And it is sadder yet that people do not care. I do not think that we will all be blown up or anything, but that if we continue we will become so "advanced" that we will no longer have any reason to live than, save, sexual and emotional pleasure. It is dang awful- truly dang awful.
