Technology and the Human Race

The novel Brave New World and the article “The Year Man Becomes Immortal” both interpret the ideas of singularity. This is a very controversial concept. Many people are reluctant to believe in this because it is a freighting possibility. Though I do not believe it is possible, many think it is imminent. It would be a horrible mistake to let technology become too advanced. For example the author of the article states that “if computers are getting faster, so incredibly fast there might conceivable of something comparable to human intelligence.” This might be true but it is not a positive advancement. The more people become to rely on technology, the less they think for themselves. The world has made it so they don’t have. This also causes humans to lose sight of what living is for. They no longer experience the world themselves but through machines. This loss of authentic humanity is what Bernard began to resist in Brave New World. Bernard wanted to be his own person not what his station dictated he be. When talking to Lenina Bernard declares “I want to know what passion is, I want to feel something strongly.” He does not to go on living an unemotional live. He wants to have something to live for. One night when Bernard takes Lenina out, he stops to watch the waves of the channel and tells Lenina quote “It makes me feel as though…I were more me, if you see what I mean. More on my own, not so completely a part of something else.” This quote once again shows us how much he wants freedom from technology. He craves a more fulfilling life style. He urns for meaning in his life. The article begs the question “As we approach immortality, omniscience, and omnipotence will our lives still have meaning?” If the human race becomes immortal and all knowing there is really no point in living. There is nothing new to discover or anything that makes an individual stand out.  We need to watch the speed of our advancement so not to lose sight of what being human is all about.