Luddite

Support of the neo-luddite philosophy:

A lot of people are less active today because of all the technologies we have. Kids want to watch television or place video games instead of going outside and exploring and playing. Being distracted by technology makes people live less in the moment. I often find myself checking Facebook or emails on my phone instead of being present in the moment with my family.

Technology has put a dent in our wallets. Just think about how much money you could save on a monthly and yearly basis if you weren’t paying for electricity, cable or dish television, internet, cell phones, landlines, etc. I added up my monthly expenses, and having these modern technologies cost my family $415 a month. That is almost $5,000 a year!  

Opposition of neo-luddite philosophy:

Technology makes us more productive and thus makes many more products more affordable. Due to machines and electricity, jobs that use to have to be done by hand have now become automated. This allows for more products to be produced in a shorter amount of time and makes labor costs less. These savings are passed onto the consumers.

Technology allows us to communicate more efficiently. There are many ways that we can communicate with people across the globe and across different time zones. They include: telephone, texting, voicemail, email, and social media. Technology has made communication fast and affordable.