Carr addresses how as time progresses our reliance on technology is becoming greater. I agree with his sentiment that we are becoming more reliant on technology. In the cases of the two fatal crashes the autopilot disengaged and the pilots took control of the plane and made incorrect choices that led to the death of the passengers. The pilots were unable to make the correct choice in a moment of emergency because they were not accustomed with controlling the plane. While it is natural to make mistakes,  if the pilots had been properly trained in proper protocol for emergency situations the crashes could have been avoided.
I believe that this is a matter of improving both technology and improving the skills of the workers. I believe that the crashes were caused because the pilots were not prepared for the emergency situation. I believe that more through training should be held for pilots so that in emergency situations they will have a better response. I believe that the autopilot could be improved to trigger emergency situation protocol that can instruct the pilots on the best course of action. The autopilot is already capable of controlling and powering the plane but it is still not capable of working in the case of emergency.
I do believe that there are jobs that can be taken over by technology, like the self checkouts at McDonald’s but there are some jobs that technology must be used in combination with a live person. In the hospitals there are many pieces of technology monitoring heart rates and oxygen levels, but when something is wrong a live person is tending to the patient. I do not believe at this current time that most jobs will be replaced by technology, rather technology makes the experience easier. Technology acts as a means of quicker communication, like emails and cell phones. People are able to stay connected across the country and world using technology like social media and video chatting. I believe that the alternative to the current trend of technology use, is encouraging more physical learning practices. For example if physical books or papers are used instead of reading off of a computer screen or an audiobook. I do not believe that people will reduce their technology use because of the convenience and availability. Because the information and entertainment is constantly available it affects people’s ability to focus and truly learn.