Discussion: Evaluating the effects of new technologies

1. What are the benefits of the new technologies shown in "Modern Times"?
     Who gains from these technologies?

     The invention of the new technologies save manpowe in production. People only need to focus on their own duty, they don't need to move around.
As the new technologies invented, it save time. With the help of the new machines,
everyone has their on position and work. What they need to do is just finish their work as quick as        possible.
     I think both the employers and employees gain from these technologies. First, as the need of manpower is reduced. The employer need not employ so many staff. The cost of  production can be reduced. For employees, the invention of machines save their time. The division of labour makes everyone's duty much more clear.

2. What is the effect of these technologies on the main character's life/mood/body?

    I think these technologies affecte d the main character badly. As the employer do the same thing and same job again and again. Job become dull and monotonus. The employer even try to use the washroom as a place to rest. We can see how boring and tiring he was. Also, as he kept doing the same movement for the whole working day. His body was out of control. He kept doing the same movement after his work. It seems that he was going crazy. I bet if he make this job as his life career, it would be harmful to his mind and health.

3. What effects does using computers and the internet have on your life/mood/body?

    I think the internet affect us quite deeply. For the advantages, of course it helps us to get the most updated news and information easily. We only need to click a few buttons and we can search information from all over the world. Also, we can keep contact with our friends anytime anywhere, such as msn, facebook and skype. The cost is cheap too!
    Nevertheless, as the internet provide too many amazing news and entertainment to us. We may easily indulge in it. Like me, when i have examinations, the internet become the biggest enemy to me! Besides, since the information spread so quickly through the internet. Information from the internet may inaccurate. For example, rumours about the death of some Hollywood stars sometimes appear.