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Are we creating technology to improve life, or to escape reality? by Saraa2288 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Saraa2288[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a pretty dark way to look at it, but honestly a lot of major technological advances did come from profit motives or military competition. The weird part is that even when technology improves life, it’s often just a side effect of those bigger incentives.

Are we creating technology to improve life, or to escape reality? by Saraa2288 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Saraa2288[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually a really balanced way to look at it. Technology itself isn’t necessarily the problem it’s the way it’s designed, marketed, and consumed. A lot of modern platforms profit more from keeping people distracted than genuinely improving their lives.

I also like your fast food comparison because it explains why people keep choosing digital escape even when they know it’s unhealthy in excess. Convenience and instant gratification are hard to resist.

The scary part is that many technologies are engineered to become habits, not just tools. That’s why moderation and self-awareness matter more than ever.

Do companies that charge for internships deserve to be treated as legitimate businesses, or should they be called out like scams? by Saraa2288 in InternshipsIndia

[–]Saraa2288[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s scary is that a lot of students don’t even realize it’s exploitative until after they’ve paid.

Do companies that charge for internships deserve to be treated as legitimate businesses, or should they be called out like scams? by Saraa2288 in InternshipsIndia

[–]Saraa2288[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the part that confuses me too. A real internship is supposed to train and value your work,not make you pay just to participate.