Modern Technology has now become an indispensible part of our lives
Modern Technology has now become an indispensible part of our lives. They impact every strand of human existence. Their invention has made life easier and comfortable. However, there has always been an ongoing debate about their desiarbility, this debate has further gained clamour in the context of 4th Indusrial revolution forcing us to introspect if machines present an opportunity or threat to humanity? And if machines indeed a double-edged sword, then how do we deal with them? This essay therefore, attempts to understand the evolution of machines, the role played by machines in our present and future - both desirable and undesirable, and our future strategy. EVOLUTION OF MACHINES- It is an incontestable truth thatthe Industrial revolution in 19th century changed the course of human existence. The development of Steam engine, powerlooms, not only revolutionised our economic system but also our social and political system. The factory system introduced new forces of production and bro