Jan 26 Daily

In some circumstances, modern life is better than it was in the past.  With modern scientific and technological advances in today’s world, there have been several inventions and discoveries that have made life better and easier for humans today.  For example, if I lived in ancient Egypt (obviously before the modern advances of today’s world), I would not have the medical advantages of today’s world, electricity, running water, and my shelter would not be as sophisticated as it is today.  Yes, the ancient Egyptian culture flourished during its time, but it does not even come close to the technological, scientific, and medical sophistication of today’s general society.  However, sometimes, there are circumstances in which past civilizations are “better” than modern ones in some ways.  For example, there are civilizations today where people have little freedom and choice.  Despite this being a modern civilization, past civilizations with more freedom would be “better” in my opinion.  There are also downsides to many of the advances of today’s society, such as pollution.  In our world, there are many environmental issues related to industry and other man-made inventions, such as cars and many homes.  In the past, however, there were not as many environmental issues.  So, it can be said that one way that past civilizations are better than modern ones is the amount of pollution produced.  The civilization that is better – past or modern – can be argued both ways.  Some characteristics of past civilizations make them worse than modern ones, and some make them better.