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In recent years, there is a popular myth on the Internet stating that modern technology doesn’t make humans more dominant over other animals in the planet; instead it degenerates us to become less and less competitive and creative.  This myth … Continue reading →

I watched impatiently as my mom tried with the best of her ability to type in a simple address into the GPS. When I saw the street light turn green, I hastily said, “Here, Mommy, just give it to me. … Continue reading →

Albert Einstein once said, “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.”  However, the ability to use our brains to invent new technologies is what separates humans from other animals and has allowed us to control … Continue reading →

Technology is like most everything else in life: it can be amazing but also can be devastating.  For instance, College can be an enlightening place where you learn new things and meet new people but it can also be a … Continue reading →

Technology is advancing quickly, and it’s natural that people might find it alarming; there is the popular opinion that technology takes away from reality, that it disrupts and destroys the natural environment, that people are dangerously captivated by the inhuman … Continue reading →

When I imagine humankind transcending its primitive roots, I envision the stereotypical cavemen delightfully dancing around their newly discovered fire. I anticipate that the exuberant majority among the community would suppress the worries of the concerned minority. The fated discoverers … Continue reading →

Our society as a whole is addicted to technology. Televisions, computers, iPhones—all of these gadgets play an integral role in everyday lives. But just because technology arguably makes life easier is not the reason everyone is addicted to it. The … Continue reading →

Odi et Amo   Not to be overly dramatic, but Facebook was my everything in ninth grade. It was like some new shiny toy that everyone just had to play with…all the time. People would pose for pictures during lunch … Continue reading →

This class aims to make you a more compelling, confident writer as well as a more critical reader, meaning you’ll get more—information, knowledge, enjoyment—out of what you read. To achieve these goals, you’ll read, write, and talk…a lot. Thursdays we’ll … Continue reading →