The last couple of days have been an unexpected blessing as far as school is concerned. It's like a sem break in the middle of the semester. a chance to get caught up in the readings as well as to recover from life's traumas.
I know that among many of our people there has been suffering and calling the storms a blessing is more than a trifle crass but hey I'm a student and anything that gets me a few days to read in a relatively tension free environment is a blessing.
On another front, I have to say watching Bourne Ultimatum a few days ago with a few close friends have really been a boost to my semi-depressed self. There's nothing like a good action movie that gets me in the right frame of mind to continuing the war against academic doom. Jason Bourne Rocks!
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Technology and society
The enemy most dangerous is the one whom you can't see.
This fact is true in love and in war. Hence America's defense establishment's fascination with anything stealth.
In truth, warfare has been changed a lot in the last 100 years due to technological developments as well as the increased capacity of the human race for atrocity. Since I'm far from qualified from commenting on either topic, I'll comment on both.
Technology, in and of itself is neither bad nor good. It is like a sword in ancient times, dependent upon the wielder's intent. So in reality, warfare in the last 100 years has changed a lot due to the human race's capacity for atrocity.
Now this statement will undoubtedly elicit a great reaction because many of us believe that we have evolved as a species.
But let's face it folks, the more things change, the more that they stay the same. In the olden days, we have men bashing other mens brains in with maces and axes. In these days we have the same men bashing in the homes of many communities with smart bombs and tank rounds. any difference except for the scale of the slaughter?
I say not really!
In the olden days, women and children are treated as property. These days, women and children are sold by their parents to prostitution rings and to men of scrupulous character. They birth them so that they may elevate their lot in life is the thinking in many third world and even up to first world societies. Is this any different from marrying someone for their dowries?
I think not!
So I say again, The more things change, the more they stay the same....
This fact is true in love and in war. Hence America's defense establishment's fascination with anything stealth.
In truth, warfare has been changed a lot in the last 100 years due to technological developments as well as the increased capacity of the human race for atrocity. Since I'm far from qualified from commenting on either topic, I'll comment on both.
Technology, in and of itself is neither bad nor good. It is like a sword in ancient times, dependent upon the wielder's intent. So in reality, warfare in the last 100 years has changed a lot due to the human race's capacity for atrocity.
Now this statement will undoubtedly elicit a great reaction because many of us believe that we have evolved as a species.
But let's face it folks, the more things change, the more that they stay the same. In the olden days, we have men bashing other mens brains in with maces and axes. In these days we have the same men bashing in the homes of many communities with smart bombs and tank rounds. any difference except for the scale of the slaughter?
I say not really!
In the olden days, women and children are treated as property. These days, women and children are sold by their parents to prostitution rings and to men of scrupulous character. They birth them so that they may elevate their lot in life is the thinking in many third world and even up to first world societies. Is this any different from marrying someone for their dowries?
I think not!
So I say again, The more things change, the more they stay the same....
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
