One Day I'll Teach a Robot to Write My Essays

Technology is advancing every field of science in unimaginable ways. Computers alone have opened up countless job and schooling opportunities that are continually growing by the day. Doctors an scientists in the medical world are using computers for everything from keeping patient files on hand at all times, to better understanding the human brain. (Friedman, and Koffman 2) Technology can make everyday life infinitely easier. Nearly every company is embracing technology, like computers, as it simplifies their day to day activities. Technology has also advanced education, allowing students to take entire college courses in the comfort of their living room, as well as enable students of all ages to further their knowledge by using a search engine. Even during early childhood education, technology can work wonders.

Computers are often looked down upon being used in early childhood, as children are more likely to watch a movie instead of reading the text for themselves. People do not get, “the written word along with all of its attendant pleasures.” (Gelernter 278) I challenge that statement, and say that teachers simply have not found adequate ways to use the computer. For example, teachers can find interactive programs online to aid in teaching otherwise unacceptable subjects. A simple program with scalpels and tweezers will enable a child to play veterinarian for the day and operate on a frog in complete safety. Simple activities like this have multiple aspects of development that are necessary for a child to grow into a well rounded individual. Children will have fun, while doing the most important thing for their developing mind, learning. Learning disguised as fun activity no longer restricted to high school biology class....

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...from its mistakes, and act as a human would in varying situations. However, the computer to date can truly think for itself. Scientists can merely create illusions, similar to the brute force attack, to make a computer appear to think.

As technology continues to evolve, humanity will also need to learn more and more in able to progress and adapt to technology. Whether an infant, a young adult, or the head scientist of Intel, technology must be adopted in order to progress society. The saying you need money to make money applies to technology as well; you need technology to make technology. And with technology, comes education.

Works Cited

Gilbet, Muller. The McGraw-Hill Reader. 11th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011. 278. Print.

Friedman, Frank, and Elliot Koffman. Problem Solving, Abstraction, and Design Using C++ . Boston: Pearson Education, 2011. 2. Print.