Daily 4

Is modern life "always" better than it was in the past?

     Modern life is not “always” better than it was in the past, but when you live in the modern world, you feel as if the world is so much better. Because the human population has recently adapted to computers, cell phones, and other forms of technology, we seem to be “better off”. People say that they could not live without their computer. In part, this may be true, but logically humans could survive without technology. A modern job in the United States usually involves emails, conference calls, and the use of the internet. A modern person’s free time usually involves a social networking site, the television, or a cell phone. To some extent modern life is better than it was in the past. Another example is how the world is constantly learning new information and discovering new information. This makes modern life generally better than it was in the past because we are learning and using new facts and information. When you look at the problems our society faces right now, such as obesity, then you could have a different answer to the question. So many people sit in front of a television or computer for several hours a day, eating modern day fast food or junk food. This was never a problem in the past. There are many different arguments you could make for either side, but in the end, modern life is not “always” better than it was in the past. There are times when the modern life seems better, such as are growing knowledge of technology, but modern life is not always better.