A Computer Crash Theodore Roszak Analysis

Have you ever thought about how did we live before computers, the internet and smart phones? Most people would say that times were difficult before computers, mostly because people had to rely being on their own skills and abilities. But now that we live in a world with a computer in the house, gone are the days of writing school papers by hand and paying bills via the postal mail. Computers have added convenience to our everyday life, often turning a previously difficult task into a simple one. People can even do their work or get an education from a computers. However, in "Shakespeare Never Lost a Manuscript to a Computer Crash," Theodore Roszak of CSU Hayward argues that “the computer contributes nothing essential to the life of the mind”, and that “[they] might actually get in the way of significant intellectual work.” Even though I enjoy computers and new technology, I can’t help but agree with Roszak. With such extensive use of technology we have these days, there are downsides of relying too much on computers. …show more content…
For people that are computer-illiterate, simplest tasks such as writing a letter via email, could turn in a time-consuming burden. They would have to worry things like what program or browser to use to type the letter; what typeface to use and the font size; understand how to use any other additional features that could be available; and how to print it out. Before computers, we would just need paper and pen or even a typewriter, and just start writing. But now, all these “technical hurdles” must be dealt with before the individual can even start thinking about