The Modern Jungle

Technology's influence on people, culture, and artistic endeavors can be traced far back; the closest use of modern technology I can think of in literiture is Shelly's Frankenstein. It seems like every part of our lives is, in some way or another, influenced by technology. Be it by the internet, our cell phones, or kitchen utensils.

Technology has allowed us to have almost infinite amounts of informaton at our fingerprints. (I've often argued that it is possible to learn far more by reading and researching on the internet or in books on one's own than from school, why take information from one person on a topic, when you can take information from millions of people's minds?) In fact, I'd argue that the internet is the new "spiritual" playground. People can enter "other worlds" on the internet. There are online games that put you into the role of a character, you can use your own personality or Create a different one. Millions can discuss together and exchange ideas. Creations can be posted and inspire others to further creativity. The Internet both promotes and shoots down business and advertising. It allows for businesses to leave their trace everywhere, but also for an endless amount of freedom to the every day user.

Technology allows for more ways to be create, to make your imagination a "reality."