MERITS AND DEMERITS OF TECHNOLOGY
My previous article Technology Gap Across Generations published on 31st Dec 2020 was about a brief discussion of my personal experience regarding the effects of technology on different age groups in society. Indeed, the phenomenal effect is present at almost every family/home therefore it was highly appreciated and viewed by 100s of people. Thank you!!!
This is in the continuation of a previous article in which we will discuss the Merits & Demerits of Technology. But before getting into the topic we need to understand the main causes of resistance for any invention or technological revolution. Will be briefly discussing the factors of Skepticism & My Personal Experiences.
Skepticism About Inventions
The new change always created doubts and according to the social point of view, historically four kinds of criticism were always being faced:
1. Will benefit the future generation and doesn’t protect us from the wrath of current ones.
2. A shift of paradigm from old beliefs to the new ones.
3. The impact of new inventions or technology will only benefit a small section of society, while the risks of creating an imbalance on the society.
4. When it is felt that the benefits will accrue for a short period
We had been facing social ostracism since the invention of the Wheel. If we read the biography of scientists who had delivered the greatest inventions including Aristotle, Issac Newton, Al Beruni, etc, they had faced social ostracism, boycott, direct attacks, and many were even killed.
