i. introduction
Though, human inventions have revolutionized societies in a positive way, yet, these inventions have moved societies far more backward. however, with proper check and balance, negative aspects of human inventions can be reduced.
ii. Human Inventions have not moved societies backward-a counter perspective
1. Human inventions have made it possible to connect anyone with a single click
Case in point: Social Media, Blogs, etc
2. Human inventions have made it possible to perform daily activities easily.
Case in point: Automatic Dish Washer, Automatic Washing Machine, Door Locks connected with Mobile Phone, etc
3. Human inventions have made it possible to go anywhere in hours and minutes.
Case in point: Airplanes to travel any place in the world, Cars, Bikes, etc
4. Human inventions have made it possible to pay bills while sitting in an AC room.
Case in point: Payment of Utility Bills with the help of Banks and Microfinance Banks (HBL, JazzCash, Easypaisa, etc)
iii. human inventions have moved societies backward
1. Industrial revolution has deteriorated the clean atmosphere of the globe.
Case in point: Heat waves in Karachi, Wildfire in Amazon Rainforest, etc
2. Technology has superseded humans
Case in point: Youth wasting time on Social Media, Surge in Cybercrimes, increase in unemployment
3. Modernization has blurred cultural norms and religious practices
Case in point: Increase in old age homes, Misbehaving elders, Increase in crimes and suicide rates
4. Modern economic system has created a huge gap among different strata of society
Case in point: North-South Gap, Rich and Poor Gap, Dependency of developing countries over developed countries.
5. Globalization has increased intolerance among the masses
Case in point: Terrorist attacks, Extremism, Clash of civilization
6. Media has increased violence against women/Media has promoted violence against women
Case in point: Dramas and Movies portray a dismal picture of women.
7. Military intervention and modern wars for political motives have created a humanitarian crisis
Case in point: Yemen Crisis (Tussle between Saudi Arabia and Iran), Afghanistan by the USA, Syrian War, Iraq by the USA, Hybrid warfare
iv. measures to restrict human inventions from moving human socities backward
1. Government regulation regarding individual property
Case in point: (will be added soon)
2. Culture exchange program to promote tolerance and acceptance of different cultures
Case in point: Aman ki Asha
3. Limit greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint
Case in point: (will be added soon)
4. Promotion of human-centric development
Case in point: Nordic countries, Costa Rica
5. Ban programs showing a dismal picture of women and start programs that show strong women
Case in point: Sinf e Ahan etc