I have always imagined future technology, but the way the author describes the future was very eye-opening. I have always thought of a world with smart technology and screens but never considered that our hands could be essential tools for the future. I agree with the author that we perceive the world through touch. The hand is a tool used every day, helping us navigate our lives. However, today’s reading made me realize that the tactile experience is often overlooked when we use our everyday devices.
As children, we learned about different objects in this world through our tactile sense. This experience of learning through touching and using our hands and bodies has shaped who we are today. Thanks to these experiences, I know how to hold a cup, how to throw a ball, and I am familiar with the feelings of sand, rocks, and water. However, if the children of the future start learning things only through ‘pictures under glass,’ they will not be as well-rounded as we are now. They will miss out on knowing how wonderful the world is.
As the author emphasizes the importance of hands, I truly think that this overlooked issue should be addressed in the future with all possible technological advancements. I want to live in a world where my hands are useful. I want to live in a world where technology offers more than just ‘pictures under glass,’ and where I can truly feel the world.