Kyle Gheen

Mr. Soeth

Period 2

2-23-11

B. In the political cartoon shown above, the author Cam Cardow gives the audience a picture to show how technology isn’t just becoming entertainment but rather a necessity. As technology advances in the future, it is based upon the convenience of the consumer and just how much the object can do to fit the consumer’s needs.

C. Cardow showed that technology was becoming craved and of need by singling out the most popular company in technology around. Apple is known for its wide success of unique and advanced technology. With the constant birth of new and improved smart phones, computers, mp3 players, and accessories, Apple has managed to make American citizens not only want there products, but create a higher standard of what is needed in life. With a constant battle of creating the new best thing, Apple is competing with other companies which make technology better at a faster rate. But Cardow happens to believe that this fast rate technological revolution could lead people onto the wrong path of what they want in life and what is needed in life. That technology is moving way too quick for its own good and the consumer and the producer are not able to control the trend to the point where it won’t destroy common values. That is shown with the man praising the newest Apple TV. As if technology had replaced God, the man is worshiping this new technology because of its high end advancement in the nation. The man is more reliable on the internet in his pocket than God himself. Cardow may not be stating that this is what is happening with the nation now, but he gives us an idea on what the future can bring.

D. Unfortunately for the United States, it is true that people rely too much on the electronics around them. Simple technologies are fine, such as a phone to call your mother on the weekend, or a computer to see what is going on in the word, but there was a point in the process where things became mixed about the technologies people need to get through there day. Is it too late to slow down? No. Is it ever going to slow down? Not at all. America relies too much on the technology around them to care about what they can lose in return.

Cardow, Cam. "Apple's Holy Relics - Apple Inc. Political and Editorial Cartoons - The Week." The Week Magazine: Political News and Cartoons, Current Events and Entertainment Online. 2010. Web. 24 Feb. 2011. .