Final Post-Blog #12

In the Futurama Video, the ride showed a depiction of what the world would have looked like 60 years in the future, being 2024. The historical context of the ride reflected the 1960s optimism about technological process and humanity's potential to overcome environmental challenges. It emphasizes themes of exploration, innovation, and the transformative power of technology. 

Like with most aspects of things, there are both positives and negatives. Technology is known to have both positives and negatives to it, but it has also advanced over the years, so these positives and negatives have changed over time. 

Positives of Technology: 

Improved Communication

1. Technology enables faster and broader communication through tools like Cellphones, email, and video conferencing. Another way to put it is that it connects people in real time.

Advances in Healthcare

 2. New technologies like telemedicine, robotic surgery, and AI diagnostics have made healthcare more accurate and accessible. 

 

Access to Information and Education

3.  The internet provides unlimited learning opportunities, from free courses to educational videos and digital libraries.

Increased Productivity and Efficiency

4. Automation, AI, and smart software have boosted business productivity and allowed for more efficient workflows.

Now, on the other side are the Negatives, 

Negatives of Technology: 

Decreased Face-to-Face Interaction

1. Heavy reliance on digital communication can weaken in-person social skills and relationships.

Spread of Misinformation

2. Social media and instant messaging can spread false information much faster than traditional media.

Privacy and Security Concerns

3. Personal conversations, data, and communications can be hacked, leaked, or misused online. 

Information Overload

4. Constant exposure to emails, texts, and social media notifications can overwhelm users and reduce focus. 

Cyberbullying and Online Harassment

5. Anonymity on digital platforms can lead to increased instances of bullying and harassment.

 After looking at the positives and negatives of technology, another thing that has to be taken into account is whether everyone's relationship with technology is healthy or unhealthy. The length someone spends on technology and whether it's an appropriate length of time or not.