Thursday, February 4, 2010

War: Technology or Not?

I believe that war in it's most basic form is not a technology but has developed and changed to allow for technology to be used during war. It is human and animal nature to be protective and competitive. This causes fights and eventually warfare.

Warfare has however developed into a complex thing that encompasses technology and technology is something that just "enhances" warfare. Weapons both ancient and modern were specifically designed for warfare. Whether it be warfare between humans, between animals, or between humans and animals, warfare is the same. Hunting can even be linked to warfare. Two forces are fighting to survive and one must lose, whether this is the animal when it is killed or whether the humans are killed by the animal or they must go home empty handed and defeated.

In modern times, warfare has become so complex and confusing with bombs, guns, and unique and advanced weapons like military planes and helicopters. We continue to advance our technology and strategies after years of fighting each other, but war is still the same in basic form. Two forces compete to the death for something, whether it be for territory, food, or a set of beliefs.

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