Science and Technology

Technology is wonderful in so many ways.  Science makes life's inconveniences a little easier, but doesn't necessarily make the quality of our lives better.  Take for example the information super highway, commonly referred to as the internet.

The internet was probably the greatest invention of the 20th century.  Life has changed dramatically because of the invention of the internet.  Because of the internet, communication with people across the world is easy with a few clicks of a mouse button.  The wealth of information on the internet makes finding information on just about any subject simple.  The internet  has even helped people find their soul mate (i.e. - my advisor here at Clemson).  Even grocery shopping can be done onlilne, and delivered to your door the next day.  However, despite all of these advantages, there are disadvantages.

Although the internet has so many advantages, many important life skills have been lost.  For example, understanding how to do research is a lost art.  Or because of the ability to meet people online, socialization skills are dwindling.  For many adolescents, family time has morphed from movie night with everyone in the living room, to everyone in their own room surfing the net.  

I must say that I enjoy technology immensely.  My life would be completely different without it.  But "I" wouldn't be different.  And I think THAT is the question; does technology hinder us from developing fully?