tton is quite a change from the pony express. Computers can connect people from different cultures and countries and can even translate languages. This is commonly referred to as the global village, and will surely increase people’s understanding of others. “Finally, just as computers shape our world, so our own dreams and desires influence technological change. Where will our dreams and desires drive the technology of the future?” (241). Eventually, we need to be able to ‘read the world,’ (239). Computers will continue to impact our ways of life. People have begun to experience more leisure and less hard labor because of computer-related technologies. Perhaps in the future, these luxuries will be extended to the poor, and human rights and equality issues will be improved. As people become more connected, they will hopefully become more aware.Another change that will likely occur is relaxed to home and work. The line between the two is already disappearing. People can now shop without leaving their homes. It will be quite strange if we become more of a global village, but never leave our homes. ...
