Technology has become so intricately wound into every aspect of our lives that it will have to be our savior. To expect that we will abandon our use of cell phones, computers, I pods, and even stoves is ludicrous. We have become so dependent that we cannot imagine a world without these things. As such, technology will have to be the thing that saves us.
However, technology does not have to have a mind of its own. I believe we can shape technology. We do not have to wait for it to get to a point where it is good for the environment. We can spend our energies innovating in a certain direction, such as eco-friendliness.
Here I would like to agree with Emily and Stephen. While we can direct technology to be more environmentally focused, that is not enough. We also have to conserve and moderate our lifestyles. Technology can assist us with these goals. It's like the Kuznet curve. As a nation increases in wealth it is more able to decrease its impact on the environment. It can focus its energies on developing "greener" technologies. This is how technology will assist us.
However, like my group members, I agree that technology cannot save us without our own initiative. We have to put our energy into shaping technology. We have to show a commitment to conserving our resources. At the end of the day, this paired with technology will be what saves us.
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