Technology life

Technology development is so rapid these years that someone begins to worry about that if human would be ruled by technology one day. This reminds me a movie which I watched few years ago. I Robot is a science-fiction film. The story took place in 2035, in which robots are widespread and used as servants for various public services. They are regarded as human friends and loyal to their hosts. There are three laws to ensure the robots are perfect and safe to use. However, some robots break the laws and hurt human. The main character tries to investigate the incident and discover that these robots may govern the world in the future. Let’s enjoy the trailer of the movie.

Due to different affordances and constraints, technology controls us, but at the same time, we also control technology. Apple invented lots of controversial devices over years like latest iPad2 and iPhone 4. The iPad 2 allows us to access the Internet with a bigger screen and lighter device as well as seeing people (face time) anytime such as on MTR or gathering with friends. But it also makes us difficult to concentrate on the MTR, we may focus on the videos and miss the station.

Our social practices are also changed and controlled by technology. It is rare to see people browsing the web, watching video, playing games using mobile phones on pubic transportation few years ago. Now, thanks to the invention of smart phones, it is so common to see people accessing the web and checking Facebook on pubic transportation.

On the other hand, we also control the technology. Latest technology always have loophole and “smart” people use these loophole to control or adapt the technology advancement. The most popular one is definitely Jailbreak. People Jailbreak iPhone4 to enjoy free Apps.

Although technology and people influence each other, I think technology controls or influences people more than the way we control it. You may argue that technology is invented by human. That’s true! But only a small proportion of human are smart enough and eligible to control the technology. Most people, like you and me, actually enjoy the benefits bought by technology and controlled by technology in a way that we even don’t conscious!