Technology: A Love, Hate Relationship

The modern world is an amazing place. We can communicate instantly across continents. We live longer, healthier lives (generally speaking). We have comforts earlier times couldn't even dream of. Everyday are lives are made easier and better thanks to technology. We depend on technology so much, but because of this dependence it's also our downfall. When technology fails, we and society along with us crumbles.

I bring this up because today my cell phone crapped out on me. Every time I opened it all that would come up was a blank, white screen. How annoying is that? I was freaking out a little. Like what if somebody had an emergency, and needed to get a hold of me? I was helpless in doing anything. Or so it felt. It made me think, we as a society depend so much on technology that when it isn't there or doesn't do what we need it to, our world comes crashing down around our ears.

What were to happen if technology failed on a wide scale, like across the entire world? It absolutely would be utter chaos. I think civilization would return to the dark ages overnight. We might be a little more sophisticated then that, but I don't think it would be by much. If technology wasn't restored, the world would return to the time of feudal lords and kingdoms. Not only that, millions would probably die because of a lack of food disbursement. Just think if supermarkets didn't have food. Their would be mass riots, since the majority of the population doesn't do food storage. They would literally kill each other over a loaf of bread in a matter of weeks if not days.

Yes technology improves our lives, and I am thankful for all that it does. I just think we as a society need to be a little more self sufficient and not lean on technology as a crutch. When it's gone, we are gonna fall hard.

Oh I did end up getting a new phone. I had a heck of a time trying to recreate my contacts list. But oh well, hopefully it won't happen again.