The Most Important Change of the 20th Century
There were a great many changes in the twentieth century. They affected everything from the political composition of the world to how long we can expect to live. As a result, our lives are very different from those of our great-grandparents. It is difficult to say which of these great changes should be remembered most but, in my opinion, the invention of the computer is a good candidate, for it has affected our lives in so many ways.
One effect of the computer has been its impact on communication. Thanks to the Internet and computer-controlled satellites, it is now quick and cost-effective to communicate over great distances. This has made the world smaller and has had a great influence on business, leading to greater productivity worldwide. Another great effect of the computer is that it has changed the way we live our daily lives. It has made it a simple task to find and manage information and has brought us countless conveniences. Most of us deal with computers in one way or another every day. Finally, the development of computer technology has made possible a host of other scientific advances. Computers are used to save lives in hospitals, find new sources of energy under the sea and explore outer space. There seems to be no end to what computers can help us do.
In short, the computer has had such a great impact on so many areas of our lives that I feel its invention was the most memorable change of the twentieth century. No other product or event has affected so many people. Its influence is felt around the world and will only continue to grow in the future.
