Today’s session discussed the emerging and future technologies and it’s feasibilities. Future technologies can literally happen in any sector as was mentioned during class. However just because we have the ability to create these new technologies, is it necessary that we utilize it?
Nanotechnology and Cryonic technology used to resurrect the dead. Many people in the class feel that it is unnecessary as death is essentially a natural process of life and that we should not interfere with it. Of course there are many reasons why it is unnecessary. However the most valid one I feel is probably the ethical reasoning. Should we focus on bringing back people from the dead? Or should the money be better spent invested on improving the quality of life of the people who are living. It is more practical so ensure that we focus on technologies that help people live the best possible way with whatever time they have on earth rather then merely living up to an age of 500 simply because we found a way to ensure you never have to die. However one must admit that skepticism arises when we have yet to actually resurrect someone. When the time comes when we do, then we will be in a better position to weigh the pros and cons of having someone who lived in the 60’s to be living in the 21st century while maintaining his youth.
Another topic discussed today was Nuclear Fusion and whether it’s the best form of alternative energy. We should definitely focus on it and put more emphasis on it because this is one form on energy that can essential solve our energy needs instead of having a few options like solar energy or wind generators. If we can successfully create as much energy as the sun then, then problems such as providing energy for a rising population or finding new forms of sustainable energy will become mute. Countries will also become more self sufficient in creating energy for its population and never have to worry about the lack of it thus facilitating progress. Hence why not focus on Nuclear Fusion? We can basically solve every energy related problem.
However something in the class really affected me, and which may not necessarily pertain to TWC directly but why would any man or woman for that matter want to fall in love with a ROBOT? Correct if I’m wrong but isn’t part of falling in love with someone related to chase and the mini dance you do when you try and court someone? It’s not possible to do that with a Robot that you program to focus on you. I don’t doubt that they will have the intelligence of human and certain emotions but there is one thing we cannot have with Robots and that is “chemistry”. That is just a personal opinion but one which I am almost certain our generation can relate to. However I wouldn’t be surprised in the age our children grow up it, falling in love with robots maybe a norm because it’s a societal norm.
Overall is was a good class, thought provoking and never ceasing to break my boundaries.
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