The more I think about what Mr. Vonnegut the more I agree. The computer, although a very useful contraption, is slowly taking away what skills we should posses. The world today has become a very fast place. With everyone on the move the computer has become a very popular way to socialize and interact with other people who are half way around the world. Yet, we also use it to communicate with those whom live right down the road. People are getting so caught up in their own lives and having to be doing something that we are slowly stopping the confrontation of each other and instead using our laptops to write someone an email. In the Euphio Question by Kurt Vonnegut we are introduced to a machine that brings happiness. I think why people, especially Lew Harrison, are intrigued by this machine is because it gives people time to slow down and appreciate one another for awhile. Once upon a time there were no computers, plans, or even telephones and people had to visit each other in order to tell one another something. Since there were no contraptions to speed life along people had to take the time to truly get to know each other and appreciate life. Now, with all of our machines, people get to know each other by your profile picture or the things you say to one another on a message and we always want more. People talk about how life is moving along so quickly but the truth is that it’s us who are speeding life away and not appreciating it; it is us who want more machines and computers; and it is us who are slowly separating ourselves from one another.
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Aysha, your blog posting made me form a different opinion on Vonnegut's writing than I originally had. I was reminded of the negative affects technology has had on us. You clearly and confidently presented your thoughts supported with examples form Vonnegut’s writing. I also admire your word choice throughout this piece. You used descriptive words such as contraption, posses, and interact rather than dull, vague words. However, another thing to consider would be other reasons how technology has harmed us rather than helped us. You have stated that it distances us from each other, but I would enjoy learning about other reasons why you believe technology has negatively affected us. All in all, this post is extremely relevant to our lives. We use technology every day, and it is important to recognize the negative and positive effects it has on our lives. Your post is though provoking and interesting. =)
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