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Ancient Technology Freed Humanity—Modern Tech Keeps Us Trapped

Ancient inventions like the wheel and the needle gave humanity the freedom to create art and stories, but modern technology has trapped us in a new kind of survival mode.

Throughout history, technological advancements have transformed the way humans live, work, and think. In ancient times, simple but revolutionary inventions such as the knife, the needle, and the wheel began to free humans from the constant struggle for survival. These tools enabled people to hunt, sew clothing, and transport goods more efficiently, allowing them to devote time and energy to higher-level activities such as storytelling, art, and religion. These pursuits not only enriched individual lives but also fostered the development of complex societies. By freeing humans from the grip of immediate survival, ancient technologies created the foundation for cultural and intellectual progress.

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Blogging from my phone

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This is what my computer is doing this morning while I am working from my Android phone.

I’m blogging from my phone this morning because I think my computer has a virus, and I’m running a scan in safe mode as I type. So, forgive me in advance for the many typos you’ll likely see here today.

Anyway, my main project for this week is writing syllibi and lesson plans for the courses I’ll be teaching this semester. This is my last week to get it done, and I have a lot of work to do yet.

One of the courses I’ll be teaching this spring is communication technologies. I’m really excited about this course as it includes blogging, social media, and even a few technologies I haven’t had a chance to try yet myself.

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