Blog Assignment #1

After reading through both The Human Factor and Cat's Cradle, I was able to see the different approaches that each writer took in discussing their views on technology. In the Human Factor, I think that the writer was much more factual and to the point about his views on technology. He gave very accurate statistics in his efforts to show us how techology has both advanced our society as well as harmed us. In almost all cases of technology which he discussed, a human error was involved, thus the name The Human Factor. I enjoyed both Vicente's and Vonneguts approaches to this subject. I think that Vonneguts personal voice was awesome to hear. I like how he is focusing in on one specific man and his contribution to technology via the atom bomb. Its very interesting to hear about the personality of Dr. Felix Hoenikker. I feel as though it is still hard to understand what Vonneguts opinion of technology is at this point in the reading. He seems to be focusin more on his personal values and beliefs which had changed during his research. It does appear evident however that he does agree that Dr. Hoenniker was a genius and a very interesting man. I am also very interested to continue the book and figure out why he is no longer a christian man. It seems that his views and beliefs are beginning to change has he looks deeper into his new surroundings. It seems to me that both authors are questioning technology but not trying to say that it is bad. They are talking about the role which technology plays in our lives and how it is not flawless. Technology has been created by humans, and is used by humans, therefore leaving room for human error.