Better things?

I believe the dilemma of the modern age is broader than that of the quote. Yes, the matter of speed may be a part of it, but I think the bigger question is whether the changes of modern society beneficial to people. This would include everything like the new technology to the growing population. Are all these new and fast ways of communication and documentation good for people? People are living faster and more convenient lives than the people did in the past. Is using chemicals on the environment good? What about eating or using manufactured goods? Chemically made things now play a huge role in peoples’ lives.

There are always two sides to al these questions. To me, I would like to believe that the progress that we are making is one that is going forward rather than backwards. Some of the developments we have may be detrimental to the Earth and for these things. I would like these to be changed. As for Willa Cather’s concern, I believe that yes we are doing better things. Our societies are definitely making progress. In the past, people could only communicate with those living near them. Travel is also something really hard. One of the best improvements we have made is to connect the people of the globe together.