January, 17

Author Tom Vanderbilt argues that the past tended to focus more on their technological advancements being preserved than their own cultural achievements. In his article, he repetitively argues that our today is not much different than the past. Vanderbilt states that many of the technological achievements humans have made is centered around technology discovered in the past. I agree because while time passes, our opinions and views change based on experiences we live through. I cannot accurately predict my weekend plans because my life is constantly altered by factors out of my control.