“Since technology is applicable in every field, traditional
skills need not be revived”.
To what extent do you agree to this opinion?
I do not agree to the statement that since technology is
applicable in every field, traditional skills need not be revived. Both
technology and tradition are equally important. We should strike the right
balance between technology and tradition.
Traditional skills are the age-old methods of doing things.
They have been perfected by their rigorous practitioners from generation to
generation. Technology, on the other hand, is the scientific method developed
during the past couple of centuries which has influenced all the departments of
life. Nanotechnology, biotechnology, bioinformatics are but a few technologies
that have improved the quality of our lives.
First and foremost, technology has played its own role in
retaining tradition and conventional ways of life. Thanks to modern technology,
ancient manuscripts and archaeological treasures and art have been restored to
their former glory. Aboriginal arts, for example, have acquired worldwide
recognition because they have been showcased the world over. Old forms of
music, photographs, books have been preserved with the help of modern
technology. On the other hand, some forms of technology, such as nuclear
technology may lead us to annihilation. Besides, overdependence on technology
can makeus slaves.
To sum up, we must have a well-balanced view to reap the benefitsof both tradition and techonology. Both have positive and negative aspects.
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