Dangerous Future of Laser and Fiber Optics

We are living in a modern age in which technology is at the forefront of moving us forward as a civilization. It seems that with each passing day new pieces of information give way to new pieces of technology that unravel and give way to more and more advances that push us into an age that may, to some critics, become so dependent on technology that we might be beyond help. Laser and fiber optics, computerized technology, and everything between are at the focal point of this technological revolution.
For some it is something to fear, but for others it is something to be fascinated by. This particular author, mind you, stands somewhere fixed firmly in the middle. On one hand, I am completely enamoured with technology and fascinated by the possibilities. On the other hand, however, I find myself fixated firmly with the notion that above all else, humanity must be accountable for itself and cannot be left to the vices of computerized systems to help keep us in balance.
That said, laser and fiber optics are fast pushing the realm of technology into new and exciting places. Responsible for the information flow between devices such as fax machines and telephones, laser and fiber optics technology is a piece of the puzzle that helps keep humans connected and in touch with each other. It is, as well, part of the connecting “fiber” that draws most scientific advances together and will inevitably help integrate society with the blossoming tools awaiting us in the future.

Fight or Flight: The Nature of Technology and Humanity

Humanity and technology was a meeting that has been millions of years in the making and has been fostered since man first discovered that tools could be used to help bring things closer together. Even crude sticks and stones were used as technological advances, furthering the notion that technology builds on top of technology and creates inwardly to advance outwardly. In other words, without laser and fiber optics to serve as building blocks to furthering our scientific realm, we would certainly be further behind in the race.

Granted, this might all seem a bit too alarming for some readers. The fact of the matter is, however, that regardless of your point of view the technological machines of our time march into the evolutionary process and will evolve, forcibly, into the technological machines of tomorrow. Laser and fiber optics will be replaced by new ways to transmit light energy, and computers will be replaced by new ways to communicate with other machines. There is no telling where we could end up.