I can recall being a child and imagining what wonders the future would bring. We would have cars that could fly and machines that would propel us forward in time. Meals would consist of consuming a pill that would contain the total required nutritional daily value. Well, that has not exactly happened, but the last 50 years have brought about changes that have impacted our lives in a positive way. Life is better today because advances made through medicine help us live healthier lives, the approach to women’s and social issues have greatly improved and technology has made our lives more efficient and productive.
Advances in the medical community, both human and veterinary, have seen major breakthroughs from 50 years ago. Significantly, smallpox is eradicated. Better diagnostic tools in medicine such as the CT Scan and MRI are now available. In fact, …show more content…
Not all of these may appeal to everyone, and some may be considered controversial. Then again, the opportunity to have a choice is a very good freedom. Existence is possible without the advances in technology, medicine, computers and the Internet. 50 years ago may very well bring memories of a more quiet and relaxed way of life. However, the benefits associated with the advances we see today far outweigh the disadvantages. I am disheartened to believe that the world was a better place to live in 50 years ago for a black individual or for a homosexual person with the discrimination they had to encounter. The limitations bestowed upon women’s rights and choices 50 years ago were disparaging. I am overjoyed to see the progress we have made in the last 50 years. It truly is a wonderful life we live in