Does technology make you lazy?

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...