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The Next Millenium (r)

(written by iearn@iearn.org, 03/22/1996)

/* Written 10:30 AM  Nov  9, 1995 by coldspring in igc:iearn.tc */
To:peg:sthildas
From:coldspring.igc.apc.org
Subject:Discussion on the next millenium

Dear Fiona,
Hi.  My name is Nadia Khan and I am in the eleventh grade
at Cold Spring Harbor High School.  I agree with what you
wrote about technology vs. human values.  I think that there
will be some individuals who use technology for negative
reasons and others who will let computers rule their lives.
However, I feel that many people will use their good
judgement and won't take technology too far.  Many things are
becoming computerized and the in order to keep up with the
trend, more and more advanced computers are being developed
with more and more options for use.  I think that some people
will become wrapped up in their own little world and stay
inside their homes using their computer as a constant source
of entertainment.  Virtual reality systems will allow people
to go skiing from the warmth of their own home.  On the other
hand, I don't think everyone would enjoy this sort of thing.
I personally feel that I would rather be outside and be
active than sit in my house all day.
One important thing that computers will be used for in the
future is increased communication with other people around
the world.  We have some of this technology at the moment,
but it will no doubt become far more advanced in the future
and will prevent distances from coming between people.

Nadia Khan
Grade 11