<p>The prompt: Do changes that make our lives easier not necessarily make them better?</p>
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<h2>(typing this up, I can see all the obvious grammar mistakes and the missing words. sorry x.x)</h2>
<p>Change is an inevitable part of evolution and humans are living proof of how drastically the world can change in a short time. Technology advances at exponential rates and finds new ways to facilitate our lives each year. This advancements, while groundbreaking and miraculous, have led to problems of their own. Through devices such as cell phones and cars, technology has detracted greatly from society’s health and communication. </p>
<p>To begin, cell phones are one of the most convenient devices used in our modern society. It facilitates communication, though calling and texting, and even allows people to access the Internet. It is a great invention, and has made life much easier for us. However, in an ironic twist, it ultimately detracts from human interaction. As people as constantly using their cell phones, they forget about the people around them at the moment. Dinnertimes are often interrupted by cell phone calls, detracting from what used to be a sacred time for family to relax and talk after a long day apart. As well, cell phones discourage individuals from meeting new people. Often now, if an individual is at a gathering where he or she does not know many people, he or she will pull out a cell phone and call or text a friend, as to avoid feeling lonely. In previous times, individuals would have been forced to introduce themselves to strangers and make new friends. Thus, the use of cell phones, while facilitating communication, leads to less human interaction within families and communities, ultimately causing greater divisions among a society.</p>
<p>Yet another notable invention o the last century is the automobile. Designed to make travelling easier and faster, it has done exactly that. It is rare to find an individual in North American who does not use a car or public transit to get around. However, despite its uses in making transportation easier, cars have had a detrimental effect on the physical health on humans. Whereas before, individuals were forced to travel by physical means such as walking or biking, now, all that is required is a push on the gas pedal and some steering. Over the years, this has contributed significantly to the decrease in exercise in North America, as well as the rise in obesity. Similar to the cell, the invention of the automobile has both eased our way of life, and caused new problems to arise.</p>
<p>In conclusion, the inventions of the cell phone and automobile have greatly facilitated our lives, but also created new problems.</p>
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<p>Can anyone critique/grade my essay? Thank you so much!</p>