Technology's Presence in Nature

Despite the rapid and sometimes undesirable changes caused by technology, perhaps it is better to define technology as an ally in our conquest rather than an adversary. Humans, and by extension technology, are changing the world. As stated by V.M. Rozin, “Sooner or later – within a thousand years, let us say, although it looks like it will be much sooner – man will completely change the face and structure of the world.” (Rozin 36). What the earth will look like once humanity and technology have “triumphed” over nature I can not say. I found myself thinking what it would be like if everything natural was replaced by a technological variant. Metal “trees” absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen would dot the earth. Lakes and oceans would be replace with reservoirs of completely sterile water. Animals would not exist save for the ones we need for food. It is truly a shocking thought. But perhaps it won’t be that drastic. Maybe, instead of replacing nature, technology could protect and enhance it. Can you imagine world devoid of disease, drought, hurricanes, blizzards and other examples of nature’s wrath designed to scour that patch of land of anything that might call it home? This “invasion” by technology will definitely change the world for the benefit of humanity. It just depends the path this change takes.