Sawyer Ohman 

CMM110-A

9/7/23

Journal #3

The author Kevin Kelly makes a good point by connecting our basic love for animals and nature to our love for technology. “Maybe our technophilia is merely biophilia in disguise. (Pg 3, Pa,2)” Humans have a deep connection with nature, from our pets to house plants and wild animals we might find on our property. We have compassion for living and moving things, and so technophilia is a product of our deep love for nature. Two examples given in the text were the Hoover dam and the Blastolene’s cars. 

One concept that is mentioned in the text that I find very relatable to the modern day, is how we look around the negatives associated with technology for the personal benefits. “We rebel at the negative costs of this interrelatedness, and its negative externalities such as pollution. (Pg 7, Pa 1)” Humans since our first craftsman have always cherished their tools and the time they spend working with them. We find ourselves becoming so accustomed to certain items we can leave the house without having it on our person. At the same time these technologies which we take for granted and dispose of in some instances have a negative effect on the world.  

One concept that I could agree with is the idea of machines and robots becoming a very large part of our society in the not so distant future. “Machines win our hearts with every step they take in evolution. (Pg 9, Pa 2)” We already rely heavily on the machines that we use but what will come of us when there is a machine or “robot” that changes your baby’s diaper for you. We will at some point or another become fully dependent on the machines that we engineer and manufacture. 

If the human race will never stop manufacturing new goods and producing disposable goods will we ever be able to reach carbon neutrality?

Since we have such a strong connection with our phones and our parents and grandparents and such a loving connection with their cars and motorcycles, what will our children find most interesting?

Do the benefits of the Hoover dam and all others like it outweigh the negative consequences of their building? How can the manufacturing of some dams be justified while other plans for building are put on hold or stopped altogether?