I am not against technology at all. I love all the facilities that modern life offer.
But i have observed that like everything else technology has effected our lives in both ways Positive and Negative.
Life has become comfortable in many ways though.
People have so many kinds of vehicles and gadgets to access living more easily and accurately.
Physical distance have squeezed. But spiritual distance have increased badly i realized. Living under one roof is not enough to meet or understand each other .Because options to distract attention are many now .
I agree science says that true definition of Life is "Progress"
Human should keep developing their standards of living constantly and extend life throughout the universe.
Some believe that people and their way of thinking must not be so easy to understand in first sight. They want life that offer adventures.
Morality seemed biggest strain . So all that offers peace .simplicity and morality is pushed aside centuries ago.
Laws of nature have been neglected by who claimed to be men of God.
World is working under manmade laws.Which worst than laws of jungle(animals don't hurt each other just for fun) where Power is only weapon . Internet and media are tools to manipulate thoughts. Far more effective than axe ,spear or sword.
No need for powerful to fight in battle field. Everything can be done so nicely and silently because modern ways of war are more effective and dangerous.Diplomacy is fabricated to ignorance ,hatter and racism.
Same old fashion of life where every has same approach towards life will not help to open new horizons of perceptions. This is motivational thought has born in spoiled minds.
Old approach towards life means no villain or twist in story at all .family and society members love each other and respect the difference of opinion between them.
Things are smooth and simple. It is peace for good people.
But where would the devil go if there is no hatter ,Jealousy and enmity between people on this planet .
After all it is Earth not heaven.
Here technology helps a lot. I will specially mention media and social media which is way of connection between people of this glob.
Media specially cinema ,t.v ,internet and literature played sheer role in shaping minds of today.
For instance, In small group of people there is possibly that in a family where two sisters or brothers have unpleasant relationships .
Probably such relationship is not bad extremely but exhibit some small portion of jealousy or anger.
Such situations solve automatically later when both parties are grown and mature .
No one knows about it except family.
But writer with lack of ideas finds this one easy to built story upon. He spice it up , Director then present it in larger than life manner .
Audience watch it and idea hit their minds for first time that hatter between blood relationship can exist and can be as powerful that can ruin their lives.
Same topic is presented repeatedly with minor changes of character and plot over and over on all channels.
Now it has become almost universal truth that TWO SISTERS ALWAYS HATE OR JEALOUS TO EACH OTHER.
I want to say it again and again until someone understand at least one , that, " Please REALIZE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS YOUR PEOPLE ,
AND UNDERSTAND THE DELICACY OF YOUR JOB, YOU WANT IT OR NOT WHATEVER YOU SHOW OR WRITE IT INFLUENCE OTHERS.
PEOPLE INTAKE IT UNCONSCIOUSLY , MAKE THIS PART OF THEIR THINKING UNKNOWINGLY AND REFLECT IT IN THEIR BEHAVIORS UNCONSCIOUSLY
SO PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!
Pursuit of modern life has made us insane. Invent but not to destruct. Planet is too small and no matter who does the nuclear blast all will be blown.
Stop promoting hatter on the name of region , religion or culture because nothing is Foolish than that. How can you believe that message of Lord can differ for his men.
He choose some pure hearts to Feel his presence through his creations and Conceive his Message from them. They were blessed enough to share with people of their times what they had been blessed with. Their mission was to convince people that
" Lord loves them until they love each other ".
The Genuine shape of message (religion) was damaged by people who wanted to collect tax and treasures on the name of religion.
The original message of Lord was torn and manipulated with Impure intentions. They had men power to apply their rules and ways and they did it inhumanly.
They invaded and killed people to extend land and add more men to their circle. Aim was Only one To collect money on the name of tax and religion. They could easily brain wash innocents with words that "They are the Guardians of the words of God".
History reveals how such cruelty ended by revolutions in many parts of world. Those were dark times when light of learning and education did not exist.
But how sad that we are still being misguided by Remnants of those dark ears!
All the new way of learning are failed to enlighten our souls.
What is the use of learning if it cannot not give us identity of Right and Wrong ?. We are still following only our personal right and wrongs .And this serves only interest of individual. Selfishness is leading this world towards horrible end .
I think there is still time to restore the peace of this planet. Technology can be used to educate people for Better. If authorities of all countries agree and decide to do so they can set program with which each country will start to publish online stuff that can inject humanity in brains instead of hatter and racism. Process can take long time but i am sure it's influence will calm the heat.
By pointing out the value of Unity between all Inhabitants governments can create friendly and loving environments on planet. which is most important need of this time.
Media and social media both can bring people together with their Right use.
May be i am missing one thing that common people of all countries are already kind to each other. There is only small group appointed on sources to poison brains.
Governments consist of people with power and privilege. They are head of their nations . If they are corrupt and selfish ,nothing can change .
I hope ,wish and pray that may we can understand that it is still time to turn efforts towards COMMON INTERESTS from Individual benefit. And technology can play a role of a blessing for us instead a curse .
I am not writer nor i contemplate over the topic for long so you might have found flaws effortlessly. Reason lack of time to say all i have about topic ,sigh
Still like always i tried to share what appeared on surface of of thoughts .
Blessings to all of you friends!
"Physical distance have squeezed. But spiritual distance have increased"
ReplyDeleteWell said, Baili.
What will become of us? I think we can each only do the right things ourselves. We can't move other people, only ourselves.
Everything in life is a two-edged sword -- it cuts both ways, both good and bad.
ReplyDeleteWe rely on our cell phones so much now.
ReplyDeleteA truly thought-provoking post, Baili! What gives me hope is all the amazing ordinary people around the world reaching out and connecting with others and trying to do their best to improve conditions in their lives. I worry a lot about what kind of world we are leaving for those who come after us. I think the next two decades will determine what kind of future humankind will have. I hope and pray that we collectively will prove wise and selfless. Big hugs to you, my friend!
ReplyDeleteSocial media that we use so often is not totally anonymous. We usually know who is sending the messages we receive. But so many people feel like they can say what they want to using social media because they aren't looking the other person in the eye. They sometimes say things that they would not say directly because they would see and feel the person's reactions. We need to stop and say nothing on social media that we would not say directly.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very thoughtful post. I recognize the positive and the negative things about the modern works as you do. With that, I tend to be an optimist. I think that the positive things are slowly winning out.
ReplyDeleteWow … this is a very thought provoking post Baili :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Wise thoughts here, baili. But I agree - the leaders, the ones who should be showing others the way, are too often the worst of the bunch. We need better leaders.
ReplyDeleteAnd in the end, we can only influence ourselves and perhaps a handful of others. But we have to try.
Dearest Baili, you have put into words here so eloquently what I feel deeply inside, yet often can't find the words to express.
ReplyDeleteThis awful corruption is worldwide...I honestly don't think a single country is free of it...and as you so rightly say, the media is a resource that has the potential to do so much good. And yet, there are so many scams and corruption there to.
Personally, I will never understand those people who believe they are right and everyone else is wrong, and so therefore try to impose their belief upon everyone else, often through fear and murder.
No nation, religion, skin colour or level of wealth makes anyone better than anyone else...we are just different...and as you have said, we should all be accepting and respecting each other.
You understand it, I understand it...so why on earth are those in power in ignorance of this simple fact??
So, I suppose the best we can do is to keep trying and never give up.
It really is a sad state of affairs.
Dearest Baili, all you have written here is so important to the entire planet.
It really needed to be said.
Thank you so, so much.
All my love and hugs, always ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Amazing thought, Baili!
ReplyDeleteI agree that technology seems a magnet, attractive and carry positive and negative fields, but thinking about yin and yang, how both parts are complementing each other, we know that both sites are required :)
Happy Sunday, Baili!
I get really angry when I see people that became slaves of technology.
ReplyDeleteIt was thought to help not be a problem.
Have a great week
A tecnologia evoluiu muito, o que facilitou a vida das pessoas, é verdade. Mas realmente no que diz respeito à espiritualidade e boa formação moral, o mesmo não se pode dizer… Gostei deste seu texto tão reflexivo.
ReplyDeleteUma boa semana.
Um beijo.
Hello, there are definitely pro and cons to technology! Great post. Enjoy your day, wishing you a great new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteYou write very well. The good and bad of modern technology, we just have to choose and set priority.
ReplyDeleteTechnology can be used in many ways--sometimes for good and for education and --sometimes with evil intent in mind. We continue to hope that it will be used as the light of education that will bring and encourage peace.
ReplyDeleteTechnology it seems is both a blessing and a curse. It helps people keep in touch, but then it also can tear them apart. I appreciate the convenience and connection that cell phones, for example, can provide to many but also it can disconnect them. We have been out in public so many times and see people interacting with their devices and not one another. Also social media can be a disruptive force as it is how many people seem to get their information and often that information is not correct, slanted or biased.
ReplyDeleteYes.... the spiritual distance has increased.
ReplyDeleteYou know Baili, I completely agree with you. I admit, I do love technology to a certain degree. I love the internet and how I can communicate with other people and learn from it. But I'm really NOT into how people have become zombies who are constantly putting their smart phones above human interaction! As you know, Alex and I live a simple, frugal life. We try to be as self sufficient as possible and live with nature all around us. We are very happy. He had a friend who was always buying the latest smart phone, the most up to date car, all of the technological toys out there. The guy was so deep in debt, always needed more and more because no matter how new the thing he bought, he always wanted the newest. He was miserable, that taught me a lot about human behaviour and the "internet" age.
ReplyDeleteModern technology makes the world smaller and allows us to meet more people. It is up to us to engage with the people who inspire us and uphold our values rather than be distracted by other influences.
ReplyDeleteBut those who are in darker places and know no better will be dragged in another direction.
More than modern technology I blame the media (newspapers, television, radio etc) for publishing biased reporting and misinformation provoking instinctive responses from the people who hear the words. The words become fact, despite the fact that they are not true.
In all of this mix people have stopped thinking for themselves!