As the millennium approaches, many questions remain as to what direction technology will go in the near future. At the same time many questions are still being asked as to why technology has often gone in the destructive direction it has up until the present.
Just before the 20th century, technology was moving at a steady pace, but after the beginning of the century, technology took off in what has led up to an explosion lasting throughout the whole of the century and into the next. There are many beneficial inventions and uses that humanity has been blessed with by God through this increase in technology. However, many negative aspects of humanity have also come through this medium. Thus, we ask: "Is technology our hero or villain?" To get a clear understanding, we have to backtrack to illustrate some of the major characteristics of advanced technology in the 20th century.
With The Click Of A Mouse Your Privacy Vanishes
With the prevalence of computers, their usage in most walks of life has skyrocketed. People use computers for anything from a word processor to gift shopping. What many people aren't aware of is how easy it is to have important documents all the way to your entire hard drive being corrupted from individuals attacking your system.
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Experts in the United States have warned that computer hackers hoping to hide behind the frenzy surrounding the "year 2000 bug" are planning to unleash a slew of new computer viruses to break into systems unnoticed. US companies and government bodies have spent billions preparing their computers for the year 2000, which could cause problems in older systems that read only the last two digits of the year - making some read 2000 as 1900.
Because most people are expected to be focusing on the effects of the millennium bug, hackers could be setting up large viruses, experts warn. It is the perfect opportunity, with all eyes on the Y2K problem, to throw an uppercut at the industry. Specialists from the Computer Emergency Response Team at Carnegie Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, said that it would be difficult to pinpoint the causes of computer breakdowns.
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If given the choice, would you disclose private information about yourself to search websites?
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Is Technology The Hero Or Villain Of The 20th Century?
