- Carr addressing how as time progresses, our reliance on technology becomes stronger and stronger. For example, the tragic incidents of the plane crashes mentioned in the article. Do you agree? What could have changed the outcome of these incidents/How can we fix this?
I agree that our reliance on technology becomes stronger as technology becomes more advanced. For example, have you ever had that moment where you go back home because you left your phone? It’s like we can’t go anywhere without our cellphones, which makes sense, since the cities and societies we live in are partly built around technological advancements. This is a convenience, sometimes. The plane crash incidents that occurred, however, were inconvenienced or even caused by technology. Such events may probably be fixed by reducing our dependence gradually. For example, providing more training non reliant on technology, but muscle memory instead, o fall back on when technology fails.
- Do you think it’s a matter of improving technology or improving the skills of the workers? Why?
The human brain is designed so complexly that scientists do not fully comprehend what we are capable of, so improving the skills of workers will allow for better performance. Anyway, technology can be improved simultaneously.
- Do you think this relates to the concern of technology taking jobs? What is your stance on this controversy?
This concern is definitely related to the concern of technology taking over our jobs, which is valid. Many people have been replaced for “better and more efficient” technology. That is why it is so important to learn skills that will help us in the future, as technology advances so rapidly.
Bonus: How reliant are YOU on technology? Think about your daily routine and how many times you interact with technology.
As of right now, I am very reliant on technology. My college classes and assignments are all online, which has been convenient now during the pandemic. Additionally, I interact with other people virtually, due to distance, commodity, and now this year quarantine. I use alarms and calendars on my phone, I have language apps and dictionaries and books- all on my phone. I can live without my phone and use other alternatives, but it would be very difficult to achieve as many things as I can do now without the use of technology. Therefore, my daily routine is reliant on technology.
Hello Stephanie, I do agree with what you are saying and I like how you brought up muscle memory as a way to possibly fix the plane incidents. I never thought of that idea but it’s a great one. I would also like to add on saying that It possibly could be fixed If air pilots relied on themselves and technology because when controlling a plane the pilot might think everything is fine, but the pilot should also rely on technology to make a proper decision.
I too heavily rely on technology now because of a pandemic and also because of boredom. Now all phones can measure how long you use your phone, It’s shocking and scary results.
I agree Important jobs shouldn’t be in control of machines since they can malfunction at any moment, even though humans make mistakes they learn from them and grow but machines can’t. Society needs to maintain a balance between technology and people. I also am reliant on technology because it makes certain things easier especially during a pandemic.