Impact in Society

Has society already predicted how future prosthetics and their technology will affect the world?


     When a new technology is introduced in society, the person holding the reigns will almost always have good intentions and at first, seem to have a positive effect on society.  What if this technology switches its course and becomes an egotistical use of power and wealth?  Will a whole new form of bionic war be the outcome of these good intentions and instead of hoping for a brighter future, only create a destructive, more chaotic planet?  It would be hard to imagine worse 

seeing the damage we have already done to Earth, but I'm sure it could be much worse.  The media has definitely played devil's advocate by becoming rich off of movies, TV shows, video games, etc. that involve machines, bionics, and its effect on the world.  People love this stuff and can not get enough of it.  Although, if and when our society does reach that point and our lives appear to be immersed with robotics and bionics, how will our society truly react?  Will they fear anything that is not flesh and bone, or will they welcome this new bionic age and join in the advancement?  Those who lean towards the negative side, stop watching Terminator and playing Call of Duty Advanced Warfare, because I am going to explain the positives of bionic limbs.

 

























I know that every single person on this earth has seen a disabled man or woman struggling to get through the day because of their damaged leg or arm.  I myself become so frustrated when I see someone rolling around in their wheelchair, why is it taking so long for us to find a solution to the big, uncomfortable, and tricky contraption which the wheelchair is based upon?  Every other month, a new phone comes out displaying new

features that will hurt our face to face communication skills even more, but a middle aged amputee can not even leave the house unless he rolls around in his outdated, clunky wheelie.  We need to set our priorities straight and stress the things that matter most in society.  I wonder how much better our planet could be if everyone could stand proud to face it.  Think of all the ideas that may come to light by the brains of those who have a newfound confidence while walking in their bionic legs or using their bionic arms.  Maybe there is a brilliant mind right now clouded by depression and frustration with their disability who could one day solve the energy crisis or find a cure for cancer, who knows?  This is the future that Hugh Herr sees and dreams and the real reason he works so hard to make his dream come true every single day.   

I would be lying though if I said I was not a little concerned about Herr selling these to the wounded soldiers after loss of limb in battle, will the military attempt to use this technology to increase the power and strength of their soldiers?  Maybe I have been playing too much Call of Duty Advanced Warfare.  Before I start to give those who worry about everything too much fuel, I will revert back to looking at the glass half full. 

How great would it be to give a soldier the ability to walk or use both his or her arms again so they can provide for their family once more and continue to serve their country which they have sworn to protect.  The pride and honor of being a soldier will be maintained thanks to the advancement of prosthetic limbs.  I have always felt that in order for change to happen in society, we have to have faith in each other that we will do what is best for us as human beings.  If we choose to live in fear and do not take risks, there is a guarantee that our world will never improve.  However, if we take a chance on humanity and become rewarded with a prosperous and promising future, then we will look back and smile at those who took a leap of faith.

 

 

 

    







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