Some of the things discussed in Mantech were the pros and cons of living in a paperless society. This meant that currency would be in the form of debit cards, similar to what is used for public utility in some countries such as Singapore. Such a society remains to be a school of thought for several reasons. One factor as to why society refuses to adapt such changes in technology is complacency to traditional means. People who are accustomed to existing technology tend to doubt feasibility of such concepts, and rather fear drastic changes.
Technology in general has been this way since time began. People have always been afraid of change. As technology continues to evolve, we all go through a process of adaptation which may take years, if not decades. One of the primary casualties in technological evolution is nature itself. When a newer, more efficient form of existing technology surfaces, it may be good or bad for nature. Nowadays, the world is beginning to become more conscious of the environment, and most advances in technology sway towards nature's side. However, due to the many factors such as cost-effectiveness and the adaptation process, these advances are ignored and outweighed by the cheaper and more familiar yet less environment friendly solutions. This problem is evident in concerns over alternative fuels. One example as well is the concept of a paperless society mentioned earlier. With documents, presentations, cash, and records all transformed into soft copies, millions of tress will be spared. Although there are disadvantages, an advantage for nature is an advantage for all.
Technology in general has been this way since time began. People have always been afraid of change. As technology continues to evolve, we all go through a process of adaptation which may take years, if not decades. One of the primary casualties in technological evolution is nature itself. When a newer, more efficient form of existing technology surfaces, it may be good or bad for nature. Nowadays, the world is beginning to become more conscious of the environment, and most advances in technology sway towards nature's side. However, due to the many factors such as cost-effectiveness and the adaptation process, these advances are ignored and outweighed by the cheaper and more familiar yet less environment friendly solutions. This problem is evident in concerns over alternative fuels. One example as well is the concept of a paperless society mentioned earlier. With documents, presentations, cash, and records all transformed into soft copies, millions of tress will be spared. Although there are disadvantages, an advantage for nature is an advantage for all.
