With the advancement of technology in society, life as a neo-luddite would become increasingly hard, because of the emphasis being put on technology for learning. For example, basic communication that is needed in university such as timetabling, emails and lecture slides are all done online. This is only basic communication that students take for granted in everyday life, however for a neo-luddite this uses of technology is non-existent.
To be a neo-luddite and want to reject any technology in society would be increasingly hard in situations where you can not have control over what you are subjected to, especially as a university student. Technology plays such a huge part of a student’s learning in;
E-Learning
Emails
Timetables
E-Journals
E-Books
ETC
For a Neo-Luddite this inclusion of technology in every day life and is an essential part of a students learning, but because of their opinion on technology then if they refuse to use the technology they will miss out on essential points and equipment needed in order to pass their degree. With the upgrade culture and the idea of socio-determinism, technology now plays a much bigger part in everyday life, in order for better communications. University therefore don’t take into consideration the needs of Neo-Luddites with the adaption of society being more technological based, this group is being marginalized in society because of them not wanting to be part of a technological culture!
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You say the university doesn't tak into consideration the needs of Neo-Luddites, but do you think they should? Today's society demands a knowledge of technology, from buying a car park ticket, to checking bank balances. DO you think it is necessary to cater for a group, who, at some point in their lives is going to have to face technology?
ReplyDeleteYeah thats true, they don't have to take them into consideration. I suppose I mean that university doesn't really give much choice to Neo-Luddites, they have to take part in technology or they can't receive the full education that other people to do. I don't think they need to take them into consideration because from a socio-determinism view, society needs technology and all of the examples you gave fit into this.
ReplyDeleteWell done on the excellent work Claire - you should be very pleased with what you have put into it (and hopefully got out of it!)
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