Would the world be a better place without the invention of computers?

Answer 1

This is all a matter of opinion. The answer seems to be both yes and no.

It would be a better place if people had more closeness to one another and if social interactions were not as superficial and cheap as they seem to be these days. It seems that social networking and cell phones have cheapened social interactions and caused people to take them for granted. Such technology even causes people to get into the habit of demanding interactions where they are not desired. But at the same time, computer technology has increased the spread of information and helps people who don't normally see a lot of each other to still have contact and connection.

Then there are matters related to laziness and dependence. People put too much faith in technology and have forgotten how to do basic things without it. For instance, drivers will follow their GPS off of cliffs or into lakes, and few people can still do math in their heads. If the computer says it, then it has to be correct, right?