Claim: Thoreau feels as if technology and labor are the primary causes of distress for 14th Century Americans.
Thoreau feels that technology is an unnecessary distraction that keep us from connecting with others and living a fulfilling life.Thoreau saw the practical benefits of new technology, however, he also believes that these innovations did not address the real challenge of finding a purposeful life. He claims that “men think that it is essential to... export ice, and talk through a telegraph and ride thirty miles an hour, without a doubt whether they do or not but whether we should live like that of baboons or like men, is a little uncertain.”Thoreau question society's priorities. He questions whether of not life should be lived in …show more content…
By slowing down it gives us a chance to distinguish the priorities we have in our lives, instead of paying attention to the fast pace of technology. Because of technology, Thoreau claims that we cannot form deep relationships with ourselves and with nature.Thoreau describes technology as a “sham and delusions that is esteemed for the sound of truth...” Thoreau views technology and entertainment as a new invention that stops the human race from unlocking a true potential and connecting with nature. He also compares “the shames” and “delusions” that we call technology and entertainment to the fabulous visions of reality, hoping that nineteenth-century Americans can gain a better sense of it. At the end of the chapter Thoreau soft meditation turns into a bitter discussion about modern day society. He wants us to live “ deliberately as nature and not be thrown off the track by every nutshell and mosquito’s Wing that falls on the rails.” Thoreau wants modern day society to move forward as nature does and divert from destructions like technology. Thoreau is challenging human nature to push forward no matter what the circumstance like nature. He challenges us to pursue our dreams and goals and not get sidetracked by insignificant
Thoreau feels that technology is an unnecessary distraction that keep us from connecting with others and living a fulfilling life.Thoreau saw the practical benefits of new technology, however, he also believes that these innovations did not address the real challenge of finding a purposeful life. He claims that “men think that it is essential to... export ice, and talk through a telegraph and ride thirty miles an hour, without a doubt whether they do or not but whether we should live like that of baboons or like men, is a little uncertain.”Thoreau question society's priorities. He questions whether of not life should be lived in …show more content…
By slowing down it gives us a chance to distinguish the priorities we have in our lives, instead of paying attention to the fast pace of technology. Because of technology, Thoreau claims that we cannot form deep relationships with ourselves and with nature.Thoreau describes technology as a “sham and delusions that is esteemed for the sound of truth...” Thoreau views technology and entertainment as a new invention that stops the human race from unlocking a true potential and connecting with nature. He also compares “the shames” and “delusions” that we call technology and entertainment to the fabulous visions of reality, hoping that nineteenth-century Americans can gain a better sense of it. At the end of the chapter Thoreau soft meditation turns into a bitter discussion about modern day society. He wants us to live “ deliberately as nature and not be thrown off the track by every nutshell and mosquito’s Wing that falls on the rails.” Thoreau wants modern day society to move forward as nature does and divert from destructions like technology. Thoreau is challenging human nature to push forward no matter what the circumstance like nature. He challenges us to pursue our dreams and goals and not get sidetracked by insignificant