Daily 9

"War is a form of technology". Agree or Disagree.

I agree that war is a form of technology. Technology is the practical application of science to commerce. As humans, we create and use technology. We also create war. War drives technology to be created, improved, and changed. Without war, we would not have improved or changed forms of technology. For example, if group A and group B got into a war and B won because they had hand held weapons, then A would have to come up with a new plan and try to come back. They would also need to know what weapons and tactics to use. Since group B had the hand held weapons, group A would have to try to attack from far away. So, group A builds a simple type of catapults. Now, when group A attacks they have a better chance of winning. Group A also has a new form of technology or weapons to attack other civilizations that are not prepared for the catapults. Another example, Group A decides to attack group C with their catapults. Group A’s catapults fire stones a few yards. Group C loses the battle, but they now have an idea about how to build a new form of technology. They can build a bigger and better catapult the throws boulders several hundred yards. Throughout history and even today, war is a form of technology. Civilizations and communities have created, improved, and changed forms of technology for war.  So, yes, I agree war is a form of technology advancing every civilization.