Assignment blog entry 4

Assignment blog entry 4 - Is progress necessarily beneficial for society

In my opinion, I feel that progress it not necessarily beneficial for the society. Although it is still beneficial for the society, there are alot of disadvantages.

Advantages of Progress
The construction of new public transport like the new circle-line MRT will allow an ease of access around Singapore. This will provide convenience to the human life. The casino that is going to be built in Singapore will boost tourism and Singapore's economy will progress. This will mean more money for new technology, providing more convienience to our lives.

Disadvantages of Progress
With all the convienience, people would not be able to endure hardships. The standards of living will also be higher, resulting in more taxes and GST. The construction of new factories will bring harm to the environment, causing global warming. Also new technologies will cause people to lose their jobs and home.

For example, in Village by the Sea, factories were built in Thul, the villagers' home. The villagers were worried that they would lose their jobs (fisherman)and not be able to find another in the factories as the people of Bombay did not want untrained people to work in them. The factories that will be built will also take up space, driving the villagers of Thul away from their homes.

In conclusion, progress is not necessarily beneficial for the society due to its disadvantages and will only bring harm to the people and its environment.