"Technological Changes"

      In both his book and his address, Neil Postman explains how technology has altered and corrupted the morals and ideals of today's society. His book gives many examples, but his example of the city of Las Vegas is very effective. He explains that Las Vegas is a city that was made purely for entertainment. He makes the comparison that today's society is just like this city. In life, we look for ways to enjoy our selves. We constantly develop new technology to achieve this. Another great example concerns the media and politics. He describes how William Howard Taft won his Presidency. He won it with his political ideals and philosophy. Today's society is more focused on appearance than on the importance of beliefs. Our society has become so dependent on technology that our opinions and morals have been corrupted. These technological advancements have not advanced society, that have impeded and hindered us.
      His video address mentions much of the same ideas. "Theres no escaping from ourselves. The human dilemma is as it has always been, and it is a delusion to believe that the technological changes of our era have rendered irrelevant the wisdom of the ages and the sages." Postman talks about the morals of society being corrupted. He references cloning. He describes how once possible it will be done to save human lives. He mentions that we have altered our believes to accept it as ok to kill clones to save our lives. We will classify these clones (human beings) as "non-human things". We will allow this genocide to be performed. This is not acceptable, but society is changing to believe that it is. He states that we will become "pets" of our computers. Our society is technologically advancing while we are being set in reverse.