Chapter 1, Problem 14A

a. Make an argument for halting the advances of technology.

b. Make an argument for continuing advances in technology.

c. Contrast your two arguments.

To determine

To Write: An argument for halting the advances of technology.

Answer to Problem 14A

Making upgrades in technology would lead to sufferings for humans.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Making upgrades might lead to downfall and suffering.

The technological upgrade will change the human fate. For example, if AI technology is successfully developed, humans would be terrified of their existence. AI robots might be superior and because of lack of consciousness and emotions, might remove roadblocks such as humans from their way.

Conclusion:

Too many upgrades must be controlled to have human existence.

To determine

To Write: An argument for continuing advances in technology.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Change is the basic rule of nature. Upgrading some parts might add comfort to humans.

Promoting technology would make human life more comfortable, ease their daily work. A person may communicate to any other person across the globe without making any muscle movement. For example, nowadays humans have 24 hours of electricity and water and gas supply in most countries. Previously to have lighting, stones needed to rub to create friction and thus fire. But, now pressing a switch would ease human efforts and automatically electricity flows and generate light.

Conclusion:

Advancing in technology eased human life.

To determine

Contrast between above two statements.

Answer to Problem 14A

Advancement in technology helps human life. But, too many upgrades might extinct human life.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction: Changes or upgrades are healthy but excessive upgrades leads to severe consequences.

Making advancements in technological inventions will help humans but completely upgrading it might lead to suffering. By continuing the advances, there will be upgrade not only for existing processes but might surprise with the extra-ordinary results in the fields of medicine, engineering, etc. or ease jobs difficult to humans.

But, by halting the advances, the complete absorption of technology in the natural order can be stopped. It might save humanity and humans along with it.

Conclusion:

Advancing in technology helps human life. But, too much advances could remove human extinction.