Entry #3. Too Dependent on Technology

Wow what a bunch of lazies! But who am I to talk, I take advantage of the fact that todays technology can be very easily accessed without having to do much work yourself. For instance, when doing a research paper I can just use google instead of checking out a book from the library. Why not if it's more efficient that way? That's exactly what this clip from the movie Wall-E is trying to demonstrate. Technology has progressed so much over the years that it has caused people to become more lazy or too dependent on it. We don't really have to do much ourselves because we are surrounded by technology which does a lot if not everything for us. This clip is showing what our future may possibly look like. To think that our future may possibly turn out like this, is disturbing. How can someone live like this? 

 

The people in the clip don't even need to move to get what they want. They have servicebots who do everything for them. They also have the flying chairs which takes them wherever they desire. That explains why they are overweight and unhealthy. Today many children, adults as well, stay inside watching t.v., playing video games, or something that involves some type of technology, when instead they could be outside doing some sort of fun physical activity. This would be a lot more healthier. Not all, but there are many individuals who care about their health an fitness. Therefore as much as technology does advance and people become more dependent on it, I doubt it would get this bad in the future for humans.

Another thing I noticed was that the people in the movie clip do not actually spend time together physically. They "hangout" with their family or buddies virtually. This is common today, it's easy to just message someone through any social network or text message. If it's something or someone that truly matters you will find time for it. Plus, face to face conversation is always better than a conversation through message. Can you imagine a life with no interaction between individuals and the only way of communication was the same as in the clip? Don't get me wrong the way technology has advanced is great, however it should not take over your life.