TEXT VIEWS: Has technology made the world a better place?
In a way, yes, but it didn’t come without a cost. The environment is paying a high price. – Joel Caluag, Bulacan
Technology has drastically changed the face of the world. Man-made creation is no match to God’s. – Armando Tavera, Las
Technology speeds up mobility and communication and provides comfort, but in most cases it destroys nature and even pollutes the heart and mind of the people. Therefore, the use of technology should always be in accordance with the will of God. – Germi Sison,
Technology has made the world a better place to live. In just one click, we can get instant information and news using the internet and the cellphone. – Johann Lucas,
Yes, it has achieved milestones in health and communication. – Gerry del Cano, Tarlac
Yes, it makes travel quicker and communication much easier than in yesteryears. Incurable diseases have gradually found a necessary cure or preventive measures. Research for lower and higher studies or scientific applications for all fields of learning is just a click away on the internet. – William Gonzaga,
Yes, it has. This is evident in military and health. It is greatly associated with speed, which makes life easier but more complicated because it is fast-changing. It provides more security but less privacy. – San Caoile,
Intelligent buildings, sophisticated laptops and mobile phones, plastic money, etc. make things instant. – G.M. Caguioa,
Yes, but it has put the world in a precarious situation. While toxic wastes pollute the environment, unabated access too pollutes the minds. – Rodolfo Capili,
Yes, in industries somehow, but in social life, more confusion and cheating. – Jett Avinante,
Technology has made our world modern and high-tech. But what a price we have to pay. The destruction of natural resources, global warming, erratic typhoons, floods, nuclear weapons, incurable diseases and dwindling morality. Now, who likes modern technology? – Ella Arenas, Pangasinan
Technology made many things easier but destroyed many human values and social infrastructure. – Mario Tejada, Ilocos Norte
Technology made things complicated. It increased laziness and made more people sick. – Loi Castillo,
Yes it does. But let’s not oversee its bad effects on humanity (physical and psychological) and the environment. – Francisco Llanillo IV,
Indeed, with speedy communication, we can talk and see the one we wish to talk to without much ado by using our cellphones. – Nene Biason, Las
Technology lessens homesickness. Texting adds spice to life. – Angelita Severo,
Yes and no. Convenience brought about by technology is amazing. Computers, cellphones etc. made communication easy and convenient. But, I still miss friends who used to travel hundreds of miles just to visit me (or vice versa) and my ex-wife’s 20-page-long letters. – Gerii Calupitan,
Technology keeps us well-informed of what’s happening around the world, but it doesn’t mean it makes the world a better place. Technology helps in the learning process and scientific discoveries but has not diminished animosity between men and nations. – Ed Alawi,
Technology is supposed to improve life but it has brought irreparable damage to our environment. Like smoke and pollutants from cars and factories that are responsible for global warming. – Robert Young Jr.,
No, technology does not make the world a better place but a “global warming” earth. – Jun Fajardo,
No, too much carbon dioxide emission from transport vehicles and power plants resulted in global warming. – Edwin Castillo,
Modern technology has brought a lot of conveniences to man’s daily living. However, its environmental consequences are disregarded. – Jim Veneracion,
Progress, like war, brings with it collateral damage. Medicines cure but have adverse effects. Global warming is irreversible. – Manuel Abejero, Pangasinan
Sadly, it has not. The way I see it, technology has made the world a dangerous place to live in. – C.T. Galang,
While technology has indeed made the world a better place, we must admit that it also made man’s extinction a great possibility. – Felix Ramento, Nueva Ecija
Not quite. It’s a well-known fact that some countries dumpe their nuclear waste under the sea and that the manufacture of WMD continues unabated. – Nap Cinco, Rizal
Technology has eased some of man’s burdens and also gifted him with wholesale destruction. – N. Elizan,
Although modern technology makes life easier, it cannot be said that it is safe. There’s no better world when safety is uncertain. – Leterio Bayson, Bulacan
In a way, but it also made our world a dangerous place to live in. – Rodolfo Talledo,
Technology has taught powerful nations to make weapons that could kill millions. It would be better if we were still in the medieval world. – Rex Bayson, Bulacan
Technology produced many of the things that have made life enjoyable. But it has also led to the production of terror armaments that make any place on earth unsafe to live in. – I. Calata,
Yes, but while it does, it also made the world’s future uncertain. Trying to be lord of one another, world leaders will ruin the world. – Cris Rivera, Rizal
Technology has made the world the worst place to live in nowadays because terrorists use technology to carry out their acts of terrorism. – Jeffrex Escano, Las
Technology has made the world a better hiding place for terrorists, hackers, rumor mongers and the like. – Leandro Tolentino,
Truly, cellphone, LRT, appliances, etc. make it easier for us to live and enjoy life, technology means improvement. – Tino Abella,
Yes, of course. Mas maraming sakit ang nagagamot at mas mahaba ang buhay ng tao ngayon. – Rex Catanaoan, Pangasinan
Definitely makes the world a much better planet to live in and also makes the world smaller everyday. – Rey Ibalan,
Technology has made the world a better place to live in, with advancements in information, medicine, entertainment, armaments, transportation, clothing, shelter, food and other human wants and needs. Can you imagine if we were still doing arithmetic by our fingers like in the Stone Age? Although technology has a downside, I’d still rather be a high-tech James Bond than a primitive Tarzan. Bond has many vixens like Pussy Galore while Tarzan has only Jane as playmate, is it not? – Elpidio Que, Vigan
Technology has allowed us to enjoy a far more sophisticated life away from the very basic. – Amelita Obusan, Camarines Norte
Here’s what really matters: Technology can give us longer, easier and happier lives. I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t want that. – Noel Navales,
Man’s ingenuity has made technology the road to modernization, making life a lot easier and more enjoyable. – Ludwig Aguinaldo,
Generally, yes, for it has made life easier and better in a world where man has to save time, energy and space. – Renato Taylan, Ilocos Norte
Because of technology, communication and travel is easier and faster, we have longer lifespans, more job opportunities, etc. – Justo Cammayo, Isabela
Technology has definitely made the world a better place. Isn’t it amusing to see things done with less time and effort today than in yesteryears? – Jun Cajucom, Tacloban
Yes, but also more convenient, wonderful and safer, and I have the proof to back it up. – Romeo Caubat,
Technology has made everything easier, lighter and faster, except our electoral process. – Pres Pascual, Pampanga
Technology both made and unmade the world a better place for mankind. – Carlos Bautista, Occidental
No and yes. Technology created destruction to our atmosphere and yes since it improves the lives of people. – C. Manalastas,
Technology is both a friend and an enemy of the world. It makes lives of people easier due to hi-tech gadgets and inventions. – Erwin Espinosa, Pangasinan
More or less. I can’t imagine the world without the Internet. What, I’ll be blogging on boulders? – Amiel Moeing Guiteng,
Yes, it has and convenience is the keyword. But don’t talk about technology on warfare, that’s another thing. – Imee Aglibot, Rizal
Yes indeed, but with parallel cost to lives, limb, time, money and effort. God’s gift of knowledge knows no bounds. Man needs only to discover it. – Nestor Buñag,
Technology makes this world a better place, if only people will use it properly. – Eddie Yap,
Making the world a better place is the job of people. Technology only changes the circumstances but people direct it. – Jon Go,
To attain progress, we must get involved in technology and be ready for unforeseen costs. As we grow, the world will be better. – Janet Hernandez, Bulacan
Yes, it has, technology is making everything easier, especially communication and information. The problem lies with the users. – Aika Pascual,
Extrajudicial killing is actually murder. Informal settlers are really squatters. Why use euphemisms? – Tony Aquino,
It wasn’t a 90-lb. girl that KO’d Pacquiao, it was a dynasty entrenched in and feeding in traditional politics that did the boxer in. – Andy Tan,
Bongbong Marcos to testify against cronies. If the government succeeds, it stands to earn trillions. But since when has the government won a case to recover ill-gotten wealth? – Robert Young Jr.,
It is pathetic to see pupils of Bacacay, Albay attending classes under a roofless school building. No funds for this? – Edwin Castillo,
Let’s stop insulting Pacquiao by repeatedly and preposterously exaggerating that he has been KO’d by Darlene. Pacquiao’s hurting. Wala ba tayong konsensya? – Nick Campaner,
The nominees of all leftist party lists that won in the May 2007 election must be closely monitored by the PNP and the military. – C. Lobo, Pampanga
A. Cayetano and Escudero should reimburse their pork in Congress for having zero accomplishment. They only have big mouths. – C. Cumigad,
It’s time for a new House Speaker who is independent of Malacañang. The three contenders vying for the post can easily topple JDV. All they have to do is unite. – C.K.Yeo,
Vote-buying was so rampant in
The Makati RTC decision on the case by Harry Roque against Northrail shows how judges like Sta. Maria can impede important projects. – M. Culala,
A maxim: Once a rebel, always a rebel. Trillanes and Honasan were rebels. Our future can’t be in their hands. – Aris Fegalquin,
To Nestor Buñag: The reason why poor people like me can’t feel the effects of improved economy is that it is simply “window dressing”. – Manuel Abejero, Pangasinan
To L. Aguinaldo: “This nation can be great again” was Marcos’ 65 campaign slogan. When were we ever great? Empty noise! – Antonio Torres, Metro
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