Ainsley McGowan
Written Response
What I noticed in this book is that it commented on technological advancements in a more critical than
approving way. While it did acknowledge the great technological advancements, it was often followed
up by statements saying that it was inevitable, it was bound to happen, and “someone else would have
done so”. The tone of the book is more critical to that of human nature rather than technology itself
though, and how we have responded to technology and how it has impacted the way we live and
maneuver through life. I agree with the statements that the book had made about how technology,
especially the internet, has made us so impatient; we all know how to conduct good research, but
when we want answers right then and there, the first google page will do. One particular statement I
don’t enjoy is “it turns out computer games merely teach you how to play other computer games”. This
statement is pretty cold and resembles technology in that it does not have any emotion. Humans play
games for fun and enjoyment, and this just ignores that. However, it is still true from other angles, we
learn from computer games how to play other games, and everything we learn at one point shapes
how we understand the next. The “future” is also a very interesting topic in the book. The Age of
Earthquakes makes the future seem bleak. Technology will continue to improve, people’s lives will
continue to rely on it, people will spend less time with people, but more time with technology talking to
other people. The book illustrates how people over time have spent more time with technology and
less time with people, and thousands of internet people give more validation than a single in-person,
person. It’s a sad but true reality.
approving way. While it did acknowledge the great technological advancements, it was often followed
up by statements saying that it was inevitable, it was bound to happen, and “someone else would have
done so”. The tone of the book is more critical to that of human nature rather than technology itself
though, and how we have responded to technology and how it has impacted the way we live and
maneuver through life. I agree with the statements that the book had made about how technology,
especially the internet, has made us so impatient; we all know how to conduct good research, but
when we want answers right then and there, the first google page will do. One particular statement I
don’t enjoy is “it turns out computer games merely teach you how to play other computer games”. This
statement is pretty cold and resembles technology in that it does not have any emotion. Humans play
games for fun and enjoyment, and this just ignores that. However, it is still true from other angles, we
learn from computer games how to play other games, and everything we learn at one point shapes
how we understand the next. The “future” is also a very interesting topic in the book. The Age of
Earthquakes makes the future seem bleak. Technology will continue to improve, people’s lives will
continue to rely on it, people will spend less time with people, but more time with technology talking to
other people. The book illustrates how people over time have spent more time with technology and
less time with people, and thousands of internet people give more validation than a single in-person,
person. It’s a sad but true reality.
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Pastiche
Why read when you can control+f.
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