Machine Power Versus Human Power
Every since the Industrial Revolution ushered in new machines to make work easier for people, advanced technologies and electronic devices are increasingly playing an important role in daily life. In this topic, you will read two opposing viewpoints about the the use of machines and how they replace the work that people do manually. Before considering these two viewpoints, take a moment to consider how much you rely on the use of machines to complete common tasks. In this interactivity, you will read and respond to a series of survey questions that ask whether you use machine power or your own muscle power to complete tasks. Click the player button to begin.