In the Twenty-First Century, technology dominates and prevails in this modern .
There is not a day that goes by without some forms .
of technology being discovered. In fact, computers and technology are now part of our .
daily lives. New technologies have always allowed us to do things faster, more .
efficiently, and more professionally than ever before. For instance, the creation of .
motorized vehicles enables us to travel great distance; the improvements in medicine cure .
the sick and thus lowering the death rate; the invention of television gives people .
entertainment that colors their dull lives. Generally, every new technology is a step .
forward for speed and productivity. Recently, with the great invention of the Internet, the .
use of personal computers and laptops forms a surge. More and more people turn to the .
Internet for news, shopping and even communication. But, despite the benefits .
contributed to the society, computers and information technologies are themselves the .
subject of controversy. People around the world may have different opinions on whether .
technology brings positive or negative effects. A good number would argue that it is the .
greatest thing ever. However, there are many others who find flaws in it. The .
question that needs to be addressed is, "Is technology always beneficial to human begins, .
or is it causing more harm than help?" .
A passage from Colson Whitehead's novel John Henry Days tells us about .
Pamela's experience in her work place:.
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They put them in the CPU's CD-ROM drives and listened to them .
through headphonesshe was forced to bring some music from home .
because if she didnt all day she felt as if she was lost between stations. No .
one talked in the Box. If you wanted to borrow your neighbor's stapler, .
you sent them an email and waited. They sent you back an email in the .
positive or negative. Only then did you reach over to the next workstation .