Final Paper Blog 3

So after getting all my ideas together, I finally finished writing my final draft of my paper on Technopoly. The key arguments that I discussed were about generational gaps caused by technology, how everyday students use technology, and how universities and businesses have integrated technology into their everyday routines. Postman's book Technopoly was very biased against technology, saying that America has become too reliant on these advanced tools, and believes that our culture should take a step back and realize what we are losing by becoming so dependent on these tools, such as computers, internet, cell phones, televisions, and etc. I do believe that our world has integrated technology into all aspects of our lives. Today's generation is completely defined by technology. However, there is no way for us to revert back to the days where we didn't use technology for schools, colleges, and the workforce. There is no doubt that technology gives us convenience, it makes our lives easier. We can do things faster, and because of that we can accomplish even more tasks. Because of these changes, technology also alters the way teachers present and teach to students, and it also affects how students learn. The internet and television have redefined the way not only students, but how people use these media outlets in acquiring knowledge. I don't think that technological advances detract from a university's mission to give their students higher education, it just redefines the way students go about in learning it.