What do you think about computers?

Question

We are constantly being bombarded with new technology. We hear of new tools and system improvements from our friends, relatives, and advertisements almost daily. Upgrading current systems so that we can take advantage of some of the newer technology introduced in the market is necessary at times. Some improvements we absolutely need (more RAM, perhaps), others we may just really want (such as an LCD monitor). What do you think are the societal, economic, and environmental impacts of our wanting to have the latest and greatest computers? Do you think the push toward faster and more powerful machines is a good thing?

Answer 1

i like old skool man no new junk unless ma cpu breaks on me

Answer 2

I think that the desire to have faster and more powerful machines is very natural. There will be numerous impacts of this progress. This will affect many facets of our life e.g. professions, communication with other people, hobbies etc.  

Answer 3

i like the computer when it has the internet.  it is quite boring without it.  but i write really slowly and messily on paper and i type really fast and it is always neat.  

Answer 4

computers are like the best thing ever!!!!

Answer 5

I think they're great, because they can be for anyone who does anything.

..But they're quite expensive........

Answer 6

Computers are amazing and my life. Ipods, cells, video games, and calculaters...all have computers. I would be so bored and helpless w/o them!

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Answer 7

Someone needs to do their own homework haha.

Answer 8

yes and no think about it i work for apple and i used to work for alienware computers aren't humans they cant take peoples jobs im a software designer and were just making ways of entertainment its like upgrading everything else

Answer 9

I dont think it is bad because... discovering knew things is a good thing. And dont try to act like you hate computers because you are using one to ask this question and I seriously doubt you are using windows 98 probably on a knew laptop with high speed internet going back and forth from myspace and facebook. But back to the point... computers are a good thing and by discovering knew technology like computers is not damaging the enviornment anymore than me taking a shower is.

Answer 10

computers are the best thing ever invented

Answer 11

i think its cool and interesting. i feel like i go any place you want to go

Answer 12

Computers are great for the advances they have made in our society, such as information, health, record keeping, and those other mundane tasks we don't much like doing ourselves.  Faster and more powerful machines would be a good thing, as they eventually allow us to do more.  There was some quote I remember hearing a while back, saying something about we make tools to allow us to advance ourselves and improve our lives, and make smaller better tools down the line to advance and improve further.  I do feel the internet allows people to disconnect themselves from the world, in some cases a bit too much.  Other bits of our technology allow us to disconnect from society as we move about, such as our iPods and portable gaming systems.