So today I read this article about how a new "bionic" suit has been created that allows paraplegics, and other patients who are paralyzed, to not only stand up straight, but to walk smoothly and firmly. This new medical technology is being used to treat these patients, and has even been used in circumstances such as helping people in the US Army with heavy lifting and paralyzed runners finish marathons.
It's hard to deny the fast moving technology we see in our generation, such as the innovative ipads, broadening the spectrum of teaching and communication. But honestly, this is just astounding. As much as I hate the idea of us relying more on technology to do stuff for us (such as the belief that soon teachers will be replaced with websites, but that's a different story) I can't help but be both fascinated and proud of and by our generation's progress. The fact that someone can walk naturally without the ability to even feel their legs is nothing short of a miracle. We live in a time of innovation and rapid change. What goes on in those fancy laboratories is incredible. To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if by the time I'm old and grey, cancer will be as curable as the common cold. The doctors will probably just point a laser at them and, wala! Cured!
As much as we hear in the news about how bad the world is, and how everything just seems to be taking a downwards turn, it's good to hear we are seeing progress in the world. It reminds us that, though we face hard times, we are lucky to live in a time period when such fascinating progress can be seen.
So here's my question for you all. Do you think all this new technology is good for society, relating back to my "teachers being replaced" idea? Is it good to give these suits to the patients, or do you think they should first be distributed to a separate cause, such as the army, and if so, which cause and why?
For more information, here's the video again: http://www.nytimes.com/video/2012/09/12/technology/100000001778614/bionic-suits-aid-paraplegics.html?smid=tw-nytimes
Yup, although humanity sucks, some of us are pretty damn smart :) Answering your question, (I really like it that you give us questions to answer! 8w8 I don't know why thought!) I think that techonolgy isn't bad, it does expand our frontiers, and lets us see and learn things that happen on the other side of the world ( Although, I don't want paper to be replaced by cold, touch screens :'( I'm sorry trees...I love you!) Uuuh, to answer your second question, I think the apparatus should be given to the people who need them the most, soldiers or not, I don't care (Because everybody needs a chance to feel better, specially the ones who need it the most!)
ReplyDeleteOk! That is it!! Eh,by the way, it's spelled "Viola", not "wala" 9w9U I know, right? Silly Frenches 9w9