In the novel entitled Travels with Charley written by John Steinbeck the concept of human and technological advances are often discussed, saying that they are either destroying humanity, having a positive effect on the world, or that the advancements are something that Steinbeck would rather not be aware of. Humanity is changing due to the instant gratification that is now available because of new technology, making people become less unique and more reliant on technology. These advances can be seen as an improvement because we can become more aware of what is going on around the world in less time and it is easier for people to find something that they are interested in and learn more about it, but they can also be a disadvantage to our society.
