Wednesday, January 16, 2013

It's about education people

Up to this point in my life, I have not received direct teaching or guidance on "how technology became what it now is" or "how to appreciate and use technology properly." Frankly, it's not my fault if I don't understand the disadvantages of technology. Technology achieves mythic status because it is not understood. Growing up, I observed that birds fly, the wind blows, cars drive, and computers play games. That was all that I knew of these things. To understand how a bird flies, it would be necessary that I study the biology and evolution of the animal. To understand why the wind blows, it would be necessary that I study the laws of nature. To understand how a car drives, it would be  necessary that I study the history and evolution of the auto-mobile. And in the same way, to understand why computers play games and are capable of so many other powerful operations, it would be necessary that I study the history and evolution of computers. Education would be key. There is a lack of teaching and education regarding technology in society that leaves a hazy understanding.

No comments:

Post a Comment