Neil Postman
Neil Postman is the author of the book entitled Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology. This leading cultural critic attacks technology and believes that we have willingly let it take control over our lives. What is most frightening to Postman is how we are not taking into consideration what future generations will do with the technological breakthroughs we make. As an example, he describes the advent of the clock. Originally the clock was invented by monks to regulate prayer times. Since that time, Postman argues that clocks have come to control us and have become "an instrument of commercial enterprise."
Does Postman really believe that we should not pursue technological advancements? Can he be so ignorant to conclude that certain wonderful inventions should not be made if they have the potential to do harm later? I can't imagine all of the things we would be missing out on, if everyone was scared to create and experiment. How absurd is that mentality, and the mentality of those who revere Postman and his ideas! They mock progress and yet they use the technology to state their apprehensions about it. Was not Postman's book typed on a computer?
Even Julius Christie who has started his own campaign against technology uses a computer to create his newsletters. I don't think they understand what technology is exactly. It is more than just computers.
A time will surely come when these traditionalists will have to accept these new inventions. We are moving on. We are changing. Time will only tell when all are converted. For me, I am not waiting. I live for this technology. Time will only tell when everyone will let go of the past that no longer exists.
