Debate 2: Technology has led to a more equitable society.
Both debate teams made compelling arguments. Following the presentation, my opinion on the subject shifted, and I was no longer sure whether it was a yes or a no during the post-vote. People and time have evolved. As a result, various industries are increasingly reliant on technology to meet their needs. Technology has made significant contributions and has led to an equitable society in different sectors, including education, health care, agriculture, and business, etc. It has helped remove barriers, bridge social and communication gaps, and many other things. I would say technology is no longer for the rich.
Technology now pervades every aspect of our lives. I cannot think of anything it does not do for society, from the most basic to the most complex. Imagine a world without food and health. Hopefully, I can imagine it and not experience it. That is how technology works. So far, technological progress has been astounding and has created a more equal society as well as divided them.
The real question now is whether or not humans are using technology in a way that create equity and promotes an equitable society.
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Funmilola
Early Childhood Educator, Graduate Student of Curriculum and Instruction
The last question you posted was very interesting. I think that we as humans could be doing a much better job of policymaking and technology integration to allow for more technological equity around the world. However, technology has proved to be a world in which people tend to make really good money, and money usually drives greed and other things. I think that we definitely could be doing a better job of this, and it is something that needs to be looked at more closely.
Hi Funmilola,
You made some great points here! You’re right, we are fortunate that we have access to technology and that it has a positive impact on our lives. Sadly, this isn’t the case for everyone though. Unfortunately, many people lack access to technology and systemic issues within our society lead to inequities. We can hope for positive changes to bridge the gaps.
Well said! I think both sides of this argument have many valid points; it just depends on which part of the prompt is focused on. If we argue that tech has made learning equitable for students with a variety of abilities, then yes absolutely. But globally, especially during the pandemic, I feel that access to devices and a network really drove some already marginalized people further away from those who do have access, and therefore, privilege. Great post.