In your opinion, how has war evolved from the past to present? Please use examples to justify your opinions.
Well, I believe that present time wars are indeed much more hi-tech compared to the past. Technology has now improved, however, I feel that this will cause a greater damage to the planet Earth. As technology is advancing, the power of these weapons are stronger. It's seen in the past that people tend to act like pirates, having wars with swords, cannons, and Robin Hood took over the scene and arrows are also involved. However, these were probably in the early, early years. Now, countries use nuclear weapons, atomic bombs. One bomb from them and the country could no longer exist. This is indeed how powerful current time technology are.
Also, I believe that their purposes of war have changed. It used to be for territories, with Japan trying to conquer the whole Asia, but lost under the hands of America. However, now it seems that countries are trying to start a war by creating a small little spark between two countries, just one spark caused and one country will disappear. We would never want to imagine what it would be like if it was a firework, instead of a spark.
Jie Han, you have shown 1 point here which i totally agree, the improvement in technology:) Weapons, is one factor, but how about considering the improvement of social media, the one that contributed in the Arab Spring(Civil War). This is another aspect of technology. Another one might be how young people nowadays are starting to get involved in things which were one known only for the adults. The change in their ability to change anything they don't like is very powerful and I feel that this is one important factor :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jiehan, this is Darrel. Maybe you can consider looking at Sean's blog as it shows you another side on why war has not involved- bloodshed and pain are still brought to people. Also, I feel that instead of just weapons, maybe you can write about the torture methods? Just some suggestions...Good post anyway!
ReplyDeleteYo Jie Han, I agree with your point about the advancements in technology. However it would be good to include a few other points in your post. Like what Darrel has suggested, reading Document 401 may provide you with some inspiration on this topic. Keep up the good work! :D
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