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Technology has transformed everything we do today and I think it is safe to say that many science fiction authors who predicted the state we find ourselves in were correct. We are completely controlled by technology. Is this a good thing? In my opinion, no.

This is worrisome for a few reasons. While technology makes things a lot easier and faster it also makes people lazy and helpless. We lose knowledge of certain arts, crafts and skills as technology progresses and takes over. Long ago it used to be that the blacksmiths of Asia could create sword blades of unparalleled beauty and strength. That knowledge over time was lost to the world and other skills are slowly dying off because of the unchecked progression of technology. It also makes old skill sets obsolete. But when this same technology that controls everything in society breaks down people are left helpless and wondering what to do. They can no longer rely on people who know the older crafts because they've disappeared and they can't do anything themselves without technology so what are we left with? A society of helpless people.

It used to be that the tellers at the bank could still make transactions with you regardless of whether or not some machine in the bank broke down but now that the systems banks use today are completely computerized, if the computers aren't working properly you can't deposit, withdraw or do anything until the system is fixed. So everyone is forced to stand around and wait. Granted, this doesn't happen very often but it very frustrating not being able to do your banking when you need to.

Another development of this technology takeover is computerized cars. All cars made today are computerized. The regular mechanic up the street can't fix the modern car today unless he has special training. If you drive an older car you can still find a mechanic to fix it but what happens when mechanics without experience on older cars no longer exist? What if you prefer to drive older cars? Are you out of luck? Probably.

When you go to the store to buy groceries many stores offer you a rewards or savings card which helps you save money but the downside is that every thing you purchase is being tracked and recorded. Your name, address and other information is being sold to other companies who can see what you've purchased and they use this information to market other products to you through mail and online and this information can be used for other purposes as well. They can look

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