Changes In The Industrial Revolution Of The 1800's

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The Industrial Revolution of the 1800's was one of the most rapid changes in technology in human history. Death rates decreased and life expectancy increased, but how were they able to cause such a drastic change? By being more accessible and more protective, technological advances save lives.

To begin with, refinements in technology are made to have more practicality. For example, in the novel "Fahrenheit 451" Millie overdosed on sleeping medication, and her husband, Guy, called the hospital to immediately send paramedics. However, the paramedics bring a machine that removed the drugs from Millie's stomach. It was only forty minutes from the moment Guy called the hospital to the point his wife had the medicine removed. Even though the novel is set in the year 2067, the fact that technology is becoming easier to attain holds true. People are always innovating to increase their lifespan, and to do so they must create something that can be accessed quicker than before for emergencies.
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For instance, during the late 1900's, the cold war occurred, and there was constant fear that the USSR and the United States would engage in nuclear conflict. In order to for each side to be protected form the other, advancements in the technology and number of nuclear bombs had to increase. This demonstrates that through technological advancements people can have a better sense of protection and security. When one is protected and confident because of their protection, an enemy feels overwhelmed. This overwhelment is what causes warring parties not to attack in fear they will be destroyed, therefore causing nobody to