The role of technology should be to improve human life, but not to affect human values.

Describe a specific situation in which technology might justifiably affect human values. Discuss what you think determines whether or not technology should affect human values.
The role of technology should be to improve human life, but not to affect human values.

Inspiration of ideas and creative construction of tools has led to valuable discoveries through out mankind's history. However, the value behind these tools and methodology has change as technology progresses. In the past farming was essential part of food supply in small communities and the health of commune depended on the success of these farmer. Through trial and error the farmer developed a close knit relationship with their live stocks and created rituals and formulas that utilize nature. Generally these formulas included clean water, fresh food, and plenty of wild grazing in safe pastures. Farmer that deviated from this type of care seldomly created comparable product. Leading to concept such as "Happy cows gives tasty milk". The farmer took pride in their variety of products and care for the response and were hold accountable to the stable of food they supplied. As technology, especially biological, advances the value and care of the crops and animal are replaced with genetic research and antibiotics. For many company such as Tyson, it is not about sustainability or accountability, it simply about income and capitalizing on the livestock .These inventions of tool and methodology were created to maximize the profit. Chicken under Tyson's genetic research and breeding style does not even see sun light, they are genetic modified to pack on meat and fed antibiotic filled grain to ensure they will live through the horrid living condition, just in time for the slaughter. Instead of thinking about the well being of the animal or the consumer, the company only seek to maximize profit.

Technology should and will effect human value, however it is crucial as individuals and as society to reflect on the basis of those value and adapt as technology evolves. Human values is and will be the driving force behind future innovation and if the core value and responsibility are lost simply due to advances in technology, then it will be better to not have the advances at all.