Hw # 3 first blog post

In 1921, Carel Kupek’s play entitled RUR (Rossum's Universal Robots) premiered. This play is famous for introducing the term robots to the world. Back in 1921, the science fiction play seemed to be completely impossible. Now the 21st century has proven that what was once considered fiction is now reality. Technology has come to a point where humans are able to control other humans with a remote control as shown in the National Geographic documentary titled “Incredible Human Machine.” Scientist in Japan use a special electrified head set to take hold of our balancing centers by sending current down to the nerves in our inner ear creating human robots.
Digitalization seems to be very helpful but has reached a point where it has become so complex that it requires practice. For example it is now easier to interact with others around the world; whether it is texting, facebook, myspace or even visually experiencing people and places around the world through a web cam at home. On the other hand, it is now easier to be hacked, expose too much information or allow you to become self absorbed.
Digitalization can also allow people to become dehumanized. With “aim”, “facebook”, and “texting”, people forget that communicating in person can benefit their social skills. They may soon become and example Carel Kupek’s RUR.