Chapter 1

This book starts out with the main character explaining his ideas about technology. His main issue is not to get rid of technology completely but not to rely on it to do everything. The author thinks that people today are being lazy and should only utilize technology when it is absolutely necessary. He talks about how when he was a child everyone would play outside and that now on sunny afternoons the streets are empty. I completely agree with him that children need to be outside exploring and running around. Instead they are in the house watching television and playing on the computer. He also says that it is okay to use technology when the task is extremely labor intensive. I don’t understand why he can’t fully express his ideas in class and with his professor. I thought college, especially MIT, promotes thinking outside of the box and would welcome new ideas and thoughts of its students.