Thread: Tell Me: What Technology Do You Think is Detrimental?

I'm asking this because I have to write a small essay on it by tomorrow. I've been wracking my brain trying to think of a technology that's done more harm than good. I know every technology comes with ups and downs, but is there one or more than have just had an entirely negative effect on society as a whole?

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks, dudes!

TV.

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

TV.

But what about the Discovery Channel? O_O LOL. I don't think I'd live without that or the Simpsons. Hee hee.

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

TV.

seconded.

Yeah. You can write pages upon pages on how it contributes to obesity, lack of intellectual development, violence (though that is controversial), racism, sexism, teen pregnancy...

Originally Posted by Mes Tarrant

Yeah. You can write pages upon pages on how it contributes to obesity, lack of intellectual development, violence (though that is controversial), racism, sexism, teen pregnancy...

Or coercing a large number to partake in a war.

Originally Posted by ranma187

Or coercing a large number to partake in a war.

Mmm. Political brainwashing..

Heh, Ranma and I would take this assignment by storm.

Edit: O, yeah definitely, it'd be tough to come up with something that has had an entirely negative effect. I suppose some positives come from educational programs, and maybe TV gives a chance for family to relax together...

I've gotta agree with that, for the most part.

I wouldn't say it's had an entirely negative affect, but it's definitely up there.

Mes Terrant is correct. There is a good book you should read on this subject. I think it is 4 reasons for the abolishment of T.V. The title is misleading because it goes into many many more reasons (sub reasons if you will...).

In general T.V. and arguably computers contribute to the dimming of the mind is what the book gets at.

I would have to say though Aviation/Planes.

They have been used as weapons of death. Just look at all the wars since world war II and look at the carnage planes have caused.

They cause poloution and help move people from place to place much faster then otherwise which has its own negative consequences that i will think of....Later

Originally Posted by dragonoverlord

I would have to say though Aviation/Planes.

I hope you get hit by a bus.