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Technology is key

 If one was to travel 30 years back, they would discover that technology was not as up to date as it is in the 21 century. We have access to cell phones, computers, laptops, Iphones, blackberries and several other forms of technology. But do we ever stop to think specifically about the concept of being stripped of these useful tools? What would we do and who would we be if these forms of technology were removed from our lives.

 The access to different forms of technology has enhanced my ability to learn more about specific issues occurring in the world. It has allowed me access to blog sites, Google, Wikipedia, Facebook and twitter. All these forms of self entertainment have also been extremely useful on my blog journey. They have assisted me by providing useful information regarding my topic. Not only have they provided me with information, but also a sense of stability and reassurance. Whenever I ran into confusing regarding my topic, I knew I was always able to access the Internet in order to get a detailed explanation regarding specific issues that I found difficult to grasp. Some people believe that the development of technology is creating more of a divided between communication amongst people verbally. But logically thinking, without different forms of technology we would lack the ability to communicate amongst other individuals located all across the world. Without the ability to communicate world wide, we would lack sever information regarding topics that are concerning us. We would not be able to communicate with people who share similar interest revolving similar issues. This would be a barrier that would need to be over come in order to continue to make change all over the world.

 Throughout my high school experience I have had access to the Internet; this has made it much easier to complete school assignments and to communicate with other classmates regarding group projects. Individuals take for granted the ability to access the Internet; we commonly disregard the fact that several other people are not as fortunate to be able to use the Internet and other forms of technology as a source of assistance.

(Connection & Technology)

journey to a new Vancouver

 

(google/vancouvers poorest postal code)

  The downtown east side is much more complex than people see it to be. Although development is being seen, it is taking place in a slow and inadequate form. Throughout this blog process I have first handedly seen and experienced the concept that individuals are obligated to their own opinions; whether I agree or disagree, they have the right to freely express there thoughts upon specific topics. Throughout the development of my blog, I have narrowed my thoughts upon the lack of development in the Downtown East Side specifically towards the government. Although I understand that the government can only do so much, if they do not provide us with “enough” then citizens such as ourselves will lack the resources and funds needed to assist this deprived neighborhood. Recently in my Social Justice 12 class we began watching a film called “Devil Plays Hardball”. This film is revolved around the concept of individuals becoming mentors for homeless citizens in the downtown east side. The individuals that took part in this project ranged from categories of drug users to simply homeless. Throughout this ten month project of mentors attempting to make a change in the life of individuals in the Downtown East Side, they faced several obstacles; mainly revolving around the lack of homeless shelters available, and the lack of access to government welfare. This is proof that citizens are willing to donate there time and energy into creating a “better” Vancouver. The government simply needs to provide more recourse in order to see improvements in the Downtown East Side. At the beginning of this blog processes I was unaware of what to expect from this experience. I didn’t know if I would enjoy having to write a blog post revolving the same topic weekly. In the end I discovered that blogging about issues that need to be spoken about is extremely beneficial. This project allowed me to discover and unwind problems that are occurring in a neighborhood extremely close to my own. Although during the start of this blog project I was aware of the issues occurring in the Downtown East Side, I just lacked extreme interest regarding them. This project has allowed me to truly connect with the issues occurring in this deprived but hopefully area code. The world is a large place, but in my opinion before we continue to assist third world countries, we need to come to realization that in a location so near to us there are conditions that compare to a third world country. We as a society are living in denial; we continue to choose to avoid issues. Soon we will need to realize that the longer a problem is ignored, the larger it gets.