I have to say, I've noticed the difference between writing on this blog, and typing on a regular word document. For one, I actually have to go back, and check my writing, to make sure I've spelled everything correctly, and have the right punctuation, etc. You never really notice how easy the new Microsoft Office Word makes life, until you start to type someplace else. Word capitalizes the letter "i" for you, it inserts apostrophes into your contractions, and corrects minor common spelling errors. In a weird sort of way, Microsoft Word is like a mother cleaning up after a reckless child wreaking havoc in a path around the house. The child, or the typist in this case, speedily types out a paper at maximum speed. Microsoft Word follows behind you like a diligent mother, cleaning up your paper and making it presentable.
That leads us to the question, does technology make you lazy? Let's look at some examples: Microwave - more of a convenience that a tool to make you lazy. I mean, who actually wants to stand near a stove watching water boil, when you can zap it in the microwave for 40 seconds? (There are much better things you can be doing with you time.) TV - (specifically, digital cable or whatever the latest type of television is) definitely makes you more lazy. They have designed it so that you can order food to be delivered to your door with a press of a button as you sit slumped on the couch, watching TV. Could you get any lazier? Cell phones - half/half. They have definitely improved lines of communication, but while they don't necessarily make people lazy, they pose a definite threat to mankind, in the way of talking on the cell while driving. Another things that irks people about cell phones is that thanks to new models, where you can do everything from listen to music, IM people, check your email, as well as talk, you don't feel the need to talk to or communicate with the people you are with, since you can get in touch with practically anybody, anywhere.
This list and my thoughts aren't finished, but I have to go to class so I'll finish it another time...
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I agree that techonology makes us very lazy. I would say that the biggest culprit would be the car. No one walks here in Hawaii or the west coast and that is really unfortunate. We become fatter and pollute more. And I like the intimate charm of Europe and some cities on the east coast.
It all doesn't matter though.
Soon we will all be fed by giant robots that make toast and waffle syrup and specialize in creme brulee, yet whom really desire to consume our souls! And no, I am not wearing tin foil at this precise moment.
I agree, especially concerning cell phones and television. I mean, geez, does it really take that much effort to get off the couch and make a sandwich? And it bothers me when I'm hanging out with someone and they get a call or call someone and spend the next half an hour chatting on the phone. At the same time I do appreciate cell phones in that it's improved communication (long distance) and has helped save people in rescue situations. Technology really is a double sided coin.
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