Kantianism's Impact On Modern Technology
In terms of utilitarianism, technological advances can be seen as positives since they add convenience and efficiency to our lives. The internet has allowed us to connect with people from all around the globe. We can keep in touch with family and friends on the other side of the world. Information is more readily available and is easily shared. We no longer have to go throughout our day distracted by the thought of who the tallest man in the world is. If we needed to do a research paper on Kantianism, we do so at the comfort at our homes rather to going out to a library and searching through encyclopedias and books.
On the other hand, technological advances can hurt us in the long run. For most of us, we know life with only cars. We use them in our daily commutes and travels. It adds convenience to our lives and can save us much time. Unfortunately this convenience comes at the price of using various fuels. Some common fuels such as oils are in limited supply and are expected to run dry within decades. These types of fuels also leave behind pollutants such as greenhouse gases, posing as a threat to our environment and ultimately our well-being. Biofuel run the risk of making agriculture too expensive for the lower …show more content…
It’s better in ways stated above. The big drawback is the cost of producing such technology. We haven’t perfected yet so we can’t produce them at a economical cost. Informing the people could push for this change. I, for one, didn’t know of the existence of solar homes until very recently. People could go through their entire lives without the knowledge of solar homes. This, of course, has led to a low demand for solar-passive homes which is why the housing market has yet to tunnel more funds in researching such homes. With the support of the people, more superior technological advances could be
On the other hand, technological advances can hurt us in the long run. For most of us, we know life with only cars. We use them in our daily commutes and travels. It adds convenience to our lives and can save us much time. Unfortunately this convenience comes at the price of using various fuels. Some common fuels such as oils are in limited supply and are expected to run dry within decades. These types of fuels also leave behind pollutants such as greenhouse gases, posing as a threat to our environment and ultimately our well-being. Biofuel run the risk of making agriculture too expensive for the lower …show more content…
It’s better in ways stated above. The big drawback is the cost of producing such technology. We haven’t perfected yet so we can’t produce them at a economical cost. Informing the people could push for this change. I, for one, didn’t know of the existence of solar homes until very recently. People could go through their entire lives without the knowledge of solar homes. This, of course, has led to a low demand for solar-passive homes which is why the housing market has yet to tunnel more funds in researching such homes. With the support of the people, more superior technological advances could be