This week we discussed further developments within technology, specifically space & time changing. While there are two obvious examples of this occurring; the railroad and the telegraph, there are many other examples that we still see today. This is evidenced by the invention of standard time on November 18, 1883. This date created the time that we live by today, including Daylight Savings. Furthermore, we discussed the fact that technology changes other things than the obvious. This point really helped me connect all of the different points we have been discussing because it helped me understand the effects that the development of technology has on us, even today. The development of the microphone and amplification now allows politicians and public figures to speak in a quiet tone and create a sense of intimacy with the people they are addressing. We watched several presidential addresses, one of which by Ronald Reagan before his final day in office.

I believe the development of amplification allowed him to speak softly and connect with the American people, rather than scream and shout to ensure he was heard. This development has gone on to create the political world that we live in today. Had this not happened, politicians might not make it such a big priority to personally connect with the American people.