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The reading is certainly “interesting” to say the least. The style in which the book is printed is very 60’s-70’s. The ideas stated are very relevant to those years as well.

The time period in which the reading is placed was a time of revolution and change. Society and technology made many of their major revolutions during this decade in time. The reading seeks to link the two.

During this period, there was a growing popularity in tech that was connecting the world; making the world smaller. Things like the television, combined with other tech like radios, made sure that you were heard. But the reading also mentions the downsides to such abilities. They mention that the more we are willing to share, the less control we have on private things. Although, the text further supports that this isn’t entirely a bad thing. They say man went from a being only concerned with themselves to beings that are concerned with the world around them.

The reading is surprisingly relevant in today’s world and time. Despite being published nearly 30 years ago, the text holds its significance. The only thing that has changed is the tech changing us. We now have computers everywhere, making that sharing of information even greater than in the text.

Although the reading was a bit convoluted and confusing at points, its main idea is understandable. Man’s innovations and inventions change the way man themselves lives.

For the glory of America

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