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Book Review:A silver Lining

Ok so I read the book Hiroshima. Although it was kind of depressing in that it discusses the effects of the atomic bomb dropped in Japan and how certain people dealt with its occurance... I think there was a silver-lining. I am not saying that this is the theme or most important part of the book but I do agree with the point it makes about community. In the beginning the author paints a picture that the community before the bomb was very separate and "look out for yourself". But when the bomb is dropped although DEVASTATING! It shows a shift in how things are laid out. People begin to help each other and come together! It is kind of how all disasters work and in the end like I said a silver-lining.

Technology: Good or Bad??

For almost the entire time of life technology has been considered improvement and innovation. It always seems countries and individuals are developing and trying to improve themselves! But is it really a good thing. This part of the chapter touches on the Great Depression. Although I think that technology is for the most part a helpful hand in our world there are times I think that it definitely causes some issues. I mean if our country wasn't so pressured to have all the latest gadgets would we be so materialistic? I don't think so!!! If life was simpler and people did not feel the need to spend money regularly do you think much of our history could have been prevented or changed?