As we look back in retrospect, civilization has evolved greatly from generation to generation. Our advancement has been solely dependent on one factor, the human mind. The human mind has brought us from the bondages of Neanderthal era to today's modern age. It has brought us numerous of conveniences that are as simple as a hammer to as sophisticated as the personal computer. These creations have multiplied exponentially and have been the crutch for our society. The anxiety of Y2k exemplifies the magnitude in which we rely on these machines we have created. The dilemma in which the development of technology brings is a simple question: To what extent should these machines govern our lives? This medium is the crucial answer to future survival of our existence.

If we look back to a little over two centuries ago in our world, technology was not as prominent as it is now. A day in which the horse cart broke did not greatly affect daily life for people in that time period. On the other hand, imagine a day when electricity stops. Airports would be shut down, communication failures, business loss, and etc. Recently an earthquake hit the

Most opposition on this matter will argue on the merit of a few points. First and foremost, cost efficiency; if we are able to convert computers into doctors someday imagine the decreased cost of medical advice. There would be an obvious demand for these devices and thus driving down the prices for medical attention. People from all financial backgrounds would finally be able to afford some sort of medical advice since surgery and advice nowadays have become exorbitant in their costs. Secondly, this new form of medicine is time efficient as well. Instead of jumping from doctor to doctor for secondary opinion, one computer will generate the same result as the other devices. Thirdly, the computer may be able to give a more accurate diagnosis a single doctor today without the second opinions. However, there are many ethical issues that are involved in this situation. Computers will not be able to detect any new forms of diseases or rare conditions thus sacrificing many lives.

To find the medium in which we can balance technology with our lives, we must understand the differences and parallels that computers share with us. An apparent disparity is that computers/machines do not posses the reason and intuition that a human brain contains. Descartes foresaw this distinction and reasons as follows:

Behind every computer system or software lays a program or code that was created by a human being. Thus if you believe that humans are erroneous, then the programs created would be also flawed sharing a parallel between machines and humans.

Man must understand its role with technology before any continual progression or else the sci-fi books we read may someday become a reality.

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