We humans once lived in caves, used stone tools, and considered ourselves civilized only after learning to light a fire. Back then, survival was the main thing. Over time, we realized that making something was the main key to our survival. That making eventually took the form of technology. First the wheel, then the plow, then the water-powered wheel, and with all of this, technology started to walk by our hands.
With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, the world began to change. People learned to work not only with their hands, but also with the power of machines. In this stage, we not only became stronger, but the speed and scope of work also increased many times over. In the next stage, technology entered our brains—computers came, the Internet came, and then smartphones came and trapped our entire lives in it. What we read, what we watch, and even how we think—everything is controlled by technology today.
Today, the time is completely different. Artificial intelligence is making us think, social media is driving our emotions. Without Google, we can't know anything. Not only are we using technology every day, but technology is driving us—we may not even realize it. In this situation, the question arises—are we still human, or are we becoming a new race created by technology?
In the future, humans may not be limited to just flesh and blood. Cyborgs, machine-connected humans, and even humans whose thoughts and feelings are digitally controlled may be created. Then, perhaps love, fear, or sadness will become like software to us.
However, in the midst of everything, one question comes to mind—is the evolution of this technology making us more advanced humans, or is it gradually turning humans into machines? Although this path of human evolution is amazing from the perspective of technology, we must always remember—no matter how far we advance, feelings, conscience, and humanity should not be lost from us.
