<p>I think i am improving but a long way to go =(.</p>
<p>Prompt: Is it necessary to make mistakes, even when doing so has negative consequences for other people?</p>
<p>Flaws are part of human nature. Mistakes are necessary; without errors humans would not be able to learn and prevent future mistakes. Faults do not weaken humans it only makes people stronger. History is a testimony to learning from trial and error; two examples are the Roaring Twenties and Treaty of Versailles.</p>
<p>The Roaring Twenties was a carefree and cheerful era in which people lived for the present and worried about the future later. As of result, people bought stock, spent extravagant amounts of money and used credit when they had no money. However, what goes up must come down. The consequence of living carefree and buying things with no money resulted in an abrupt disaster. The stock market crashed, banks foreclosed, businesses bankrupted and money depreciated. Chaos erupted in America and started a melancholy era named the Great Depression. Nonetheless, many positives resulted from the mistakes people made. To obviate the incident from repeating, President Roosevelt created several programs that would later instill the foundation for a safer economy: FDIC insured 100,000 per bank account and SEC monitored the stock market to prevent potential crashes. Through errors, people learned the valuable experience of managing money wisely and buying stocks judicially.</p>
<p>On a more serious note than the Roaring Twenties, the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I and entailed severe repercussions. The controversial peace terms divided countries (Balkans) and forced Germany to burden the guilt. Ultimately, the treaty was one of many reasons for why World War II started. Although the treaty indirectly caused World War II, after the war people learned not to callously punish enemies but instead reconcile as allies. In addition, the world learned to prudently think about the consequences before dividing countries. After experiencing two world wars and the devastation of war causalities, countries created the United Nations to help solve future disagreements and prevent wars. All in all, the world has learned to use war as a last resort thus preventing a World War III. </p>
<p>Mistakes are required; the road to success leads through failure. Without mistakes there can be no knowledge of right and wrong. Treaty of Versailles demonstrated why peace terms should be judicially delegated and the Great Depression taught people to manage money. By committing blunders, people understood how to fix and prevent errors. Humans improve from trial and error; if everything was perfect; progress would be stagnant. </p>
<p>Does technology make life better?</p>
<p>Technology has unquestionably made life easier in certain aspects. Although technology has enabled humans to maximize time and productivity, the environment and family life have deteriorated as of result. The business industry and automobiles are two examples that illustrate technology’s downfalls.</p>
<p>The movie Click shows how advanced gadgets can sometimes depreciate life. In the movie, Adam Sandler played the role of an entrepreneur who had strong ambition to rise through business ranks. Seeking a solution to balance work and family was a perpetuating struggle for Mr. Sandler. Desperate for an answer, he eventually found a remote that could control time. With the new gadget he fast forwarded family gatherings and dreary events to make time for work. Even though the remote made his life easier and helped him get a promotion, Mr. Sandler eventually realized the device’s cons did not outweigh the pros. Because he fast forwarded parts of life, he also irrevocably skipped spending time with his family. In the end, he realized the benefits of the remote were not worth sacrificing family time and threw away the remote. Adam Sandler demonstrates why technology does not always enhance life. </p>
<p>In addition to the movie Click, automobiles exemplify the yin and yang of technology. The virtuous benefits cars offer are numerous: the ability to transport goods, go to work and travel are just a few examples. However, the use of automobiles also destroys the environment and indirectly facilitates numerous car accidents that sometimes lead to death. Furthermore, cars are a major reason for high gas prices and ultimately accelerate the process of global warming. Whether the pros outweigh the cons, one has to judge for themselves. On the other hand, one thing is irrefutable; automobiles do not necessarily improve life. </p>
<p>Technology simplifies life but does not guarantee a better life; exemplified by Adam Sandler and automobiles. Everything has pros and cons, whether they are automobiles, computers or humans, there are always the good and the bad. Technology will only continue to advance and provide enhancements to life, but with the virtues; there are vices.</p>