Journal #2

In this day and age, much has changed since our parents time. However, some of these changes were negative, and have become obstacles in our daily lives. These include over dependence on technology, new and more powerful drugs and the fact that the internet can be used for harmful activities. 30 years ago, when my parents were in school, they had no calculators during tests or class, no internet to find stuff or any word processors to type with. Instead they had to do mental math to solve their problems, go to the library and study books or archives and write things by hand. They also didn't have as fast cars, phones or microwaves. This made them more patient and tolerant to setbacks or delays. Meanwhile with the quick internet, phone and microwaves and other such electronics even a slight delay like the internet lagging or taking the time to prepare food might irritate or annoy us. With this obstacle the second and third ones can be achieved, the one that happened first chronologically is the introduction of more potent and hard drugs. The access to the more powerful chemicals created by technology as well as other advances have made it easier to create and distribute drugs, as well as making their effects last longer and more strong. In the past, however drugs were weaker and had less chemicals in them, making them less dangerous. The last obstacle that our generation must face is the Internet. For most people the Internet isn't bad, but for others it is a way for terrorists to communicate, a way for criminals to exchange information or set up deals or a way for criminals to attack, harass or solicit people while being hidden in anonymity.