The twentieth century could be called the century of amazing scientific discoveries and inventions. The technological progress we have witnessed within the last few years has changed our life significantly. All the machines and new tools that were invented in the last century facilitate our work and it is obvious that today life is completely different than it was in the past. It is now much easier however it can be doubt whether it is really better.
Today, people do not need to work as hard as for example a hundred or even fifty years ago. Computers and other machines do the most difficult and part of our work. In many cases people only operate the machines and do not have to put as much physical effort in their work as they used to in the past.
Technological advancement also has had an enormous impact on the improvement of the conditions of living. Today refrigerators, TV sets or vacuum cleaners are the most basic household appliances that can be found in every house. Moreover, today a large number of people have computers which they use not only to work but also for entertainment and for searching for all kinds of information. Additionally, the Internet has become very popular and most households have connection to the net.
Other important change that makes our life better is the development of medicine. In the past, many people died from such diseases as pneumonia or smallpox, which today are curable. We have better medicines that cure even serious diseases and there also are vaccinations which prevent them. What is more, today even the most complicated surgeries are not as dangerous to human life as they used to be. Nowadays, thanks to the use of laser in medicine, the most precise operations are easier to perform.
Today, illiteracy is not a problem any more as the access to education is much easier and all children are compelled to attend schools. Besides, there are more schools and also more people have possibility to attend universities. In addition, the quality of education is much better nowadays.
Undoubtedly, life has become much easier within the last couple of years. However, it cannot be denied that has also become more hectic and stressful. Besides, it is also more dangerous as violence and aggression are widespread and crime rate is increasing every year. Moreover, due to the air pollution and the depletion of the ozone layer, our health is deteriorating.
All things considering, it is obvious that now life is easier than it was in the past. However, it can be doubted whether it is also better.
