As Technology Gets Better Will Society Get Worse Analysis

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the words “progress”, “advances”, and “growth”? For many people here today, including myself, would view and agree that these terms have a positive meaning because it pertains to the development and improvement of a person, place, or thing. However, the effects of progression can lead to a different direction in the future or have a counter reaction, which can be harmful to our environment and the structure of our society. For an example, the progression of nuclear weapons and war tactics during World War 2 (e.g. The Atomic Bombs), which has caused destruction to Japanese’s homeland, environment, and health. The advances we have made with technology has passed too quickly in a short time period, therefore, causing a harmful effect to mankind and a drastic change in our society’s lifestyle.

The advances in technology have rapidly passed and will cause a harmful effect to mankind with their health and function, because of the lack in exercising and the improper posture while using technology. As mentioned earlier, the Atomic Bombs that were dropped in Japan had an effect on Japanese’s Health, the exposure to radiation caused cancer. In the article, “As Technology Gets Better, Will Society Get Worse?” by Tim Wu, it mentions a small tribe that has been exposed to technology and had a rapid evolution in technology, which resulted in a massive increase in morbid obesity, heart disease, and Type 2 Diabetes. This accentuates the idea on how the rapid change in progression can result in harmful effects on mankind’s health, which is caused by the distraction of technology or not being as