Topic > Cyberspace: a blessing or a curse? - 523

Cyberspace: Home Sweet Home? There is no denying the ambivalence surrounding modern technology. In a world where apathy is rare, people could argue for days whether technology is a blessing or a curse. But their deliberations are useless. Even if they came to a consensus, would it matter? Humans will never stop using technology, even if it is found to be significantly diminishing their lives; they are willing to accept both the negative and positive consequences that arise from its use. Technology allows humans to live longer (Arrison). 164 years ago, people were only expected to live to age 43 (Arrison). Today that number has nearly doubled (Arrison). And it's not just the overall duration of years that has lengthened; it is also the span of healthy years. The number of older adults suffering from chronic diseases has decreased dramatically in recent years (Arrison). These positive effects have been caused by numerous technological advances. One such advance is tissue engineering, which allows us to build new organs to replace damaged ones (Arrison). Fabric Engineering...