Digital Nation Part 2

After further viewing of the Frontline documentary "Digital Nation" I was even more surprised about how far technology has come and the way it is affecting lives. One of the most shocking parts was about the United State's use of aircraft drones. I had no idea about this before watching this documentary. I think that in a way its a great invention because it prevents American casualties and they can fly under radar. However, I think this depersonalizes war to a great degree. For people who are controlling the drones, they don't see first-hand the devastation it can cause so for them it becomes more of a game and makes it a lot easier to kill and destroy. From this video I think I've learned a lot more about technology, and while it can greatly facilitate life and give us a lot of new opportunities and more efficiency as a society, it can also be poisonous in that it causes, at least to some degree, a disconnect between people and society, people and their families, and can be very isolating and desensitizing.