Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the state of Pennsylvania with my family. There was not much to do except go to the big cities and - my mom's favorite - go see the Amish way of life. The Amish are a group of people with a culture based on their religious beliefs. They make every thing from scratch and are purely self-sufficient. They do not use any form of electricity, including air conditioning and lights for their houses. While my parents were fascinated by the Amish culture, my brother and I did not see the beauty in it. This is because a life without technology is unimaginable to us.
What makes the Amish unique is how, despite the passage of time and advancements in technology, they are not influenced and keep their culture alive. They do not use any sort of modern technologies to improve their daily lives; something we are so dependent on. Their way of life is solid proof that people can live without these technologies and still live a happy and comfortable life. Would you be able to live in a society like the Amish? I wouldn't be able to withstand not having the modern forms of comforts available to us.
I feel that the Amish way of life is amazing and unique, because they aren't impacted by technology as most people. If I were to suddenly live in a society like the Amish, I know I couldn't last if it were my choice. Even though I can survive without technology, it would be very uncomfortable, because technology is a huge part of society. There would be too many changes from my current lifestyle that help me do everyday things without struggling. However, it would be nice to take a break from this modern setting, and live with the Amish for a few days. A permanent non-modern environment would be too challenging for me to live in, but for others, like the Amish, it is a crucial and unique way of living.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I do not think I would be capable of living in a society like that of the Amish. Like the majority of the people today, I have become dependent on technology to be able to live my life and am used to how simple it has made living in general. Despite this, I do respect the culture of the Amish because they have found a unique way to live without having to using the technology society has become accustomed to. I'd definitely love to have the Amish experience for a short amount of time to learn how to live life without technology and take a more simpler approach at life. Hopefully I will someday.
ReplyDeleteI would not be able to live in a society that is so secluded from culture. I can definitely cut off technology from my life for a certain amount of time, but not basic utilities such as electricity. However, I do find Amish communities fascinating because everything they do is raw and organic, which are qualities that are not prevalent in today's society.
ReplyDeleteIn our generation many would find it difficult to live in a society like The Amish. Being self-sufficient is something every society should value and achieve. The Amish would be able to withstand something as drastic as losing technology without suffering. I think that our society should learn to not be dependent on technology because one day it could be taken away.
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