Selfe

Cynthia L. Selfe describes three narratives, or myths, as Robert Scholes would call them. In the introduction part of her essay “Lest We Think the Revolution is a Revolution” Selfe starts out by describing how technology is linked to change since technology is advancing more and more every time. Due to that, some English departments have made changes in their teaching methods by adding technology because the educators believe that learning will be easier and a better experience if technology is used, although some people fear what effects technology will have on us. All the myths of narratives have made us believe that technology is a good thing to the point where educators have included different types of technology in their teaching methods. Some of the myths about technology are that computers will make the world a better place for us and that it will also help students be more productive. Computers do help us communicate around the globe though with just a few clicks. Out of all the myths that have to do with technology us as Americans recognize our cultural symbols when we see them. When we see ads portrayed by technology it reveals to us our real feelings about technology or what our opinion towards it really is. People have different opinions about if computers are really helping us out and if they are actually making our lives easier and better. Some argue that reading online has made some of us not want to read long pieces of writing anymore. Others believe that computers have just made us lazier and dumber as they have been misused. In her article Selfe states that “like many Americans, we hope computers can help us make the world a better place in which to live.” Selfe is speaking out for Americans saying that we all hope that computers can help us out in different ways so that in the end they can make the whole world a better place. That could be done by just sending a simple e-mail to a friend or family member who might be across the globe. Being able to communicate through a computer connected to the internet is something that we couldn’t do years ago. It could also be to make an online donation for a good cause. My opinion is that computers along with the internet have made the world a better place for some, but not for those who have misused this revolutionary technology. It is one who is controlling the computer, so it’s your own choice on how you’re going to use it.