Part one of term paper
? Technological advances in today's society have caused people to become "helpless." In William F. Buckley's essay "Why Don't We Complain," he discusses this reality and the consequences of a society primarily made up of "helpless" people. Buckley describes how American's lifestyles have evolved (or de-evolved). Buckley states that in the ...

Part two of term paper
... on machinery resulting in a lack of creativeness in solving problems. The air conditioner is a prime example. Often, I find myself asking my father, "How did you ever make it through the summer without air conditioning?" Although Buckley wrote this essay in 1961, his argument definitely holds true today. Americans are spoiled by technological advantages. Children used to go to school to learn how to perform simple mathematical equations. However, due to man's past achievements, a child can p ...