Does technology shape us, or is it we who shape technology?
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Technological advances shape our lives in countless ways, some of which we are completely unaware of. In today's world, most people would suffer greatly if their access to electricity, petroleum, or the internet were cut off. As a result, they have no idea how to go foraging and gather their own food. They are therefore totally dependent on the state, technology, and institutional structures in order to survive.
Our lives change as new technologies are invented. As our circumstances change, so does our desire for new technology to meet our ever-changing requirements and interests. To answer the question, both are correct and follow a cyclical pattern. When we shape technology for our comfort and safety, it shapes our lives by creating new needs and interests. This cycle repeats itself endlessly.
Our behavior does change as a result of technological advances, but we also help to create those advances. Social media usage is entirely voluntary on our part. We do this because we are social beings at heart. Even before Facebook, social interaction was something we all cherished
Since the discovery of fire and the development of arrows and bows, wheels, metal, and plastic during the first part of ancient civilization, technology has made labour more manageable.
For instance, in my hometown, people used a mortar and pestle to grind spices. Nowadays, the entire process is automated and only requires a single click. A three-hour job was reduced down to a three-minute job with little to no human assistance.