Modern Times, Then and Now

Technology affects the Charlie Chaplin character in a significant way. At the beginng of the movie we can see Charlie working very hard. Employees being in a constat rush have no time for scraching themselves or going to the WC. I believe that this very demanding work force atmosphere is caused by workers' fear of being replaced by machines. As it can be noticed, everything is done manually so we can observe the domino effect – if one employee does not do his work the work of others collapses. Cameras placed everywhere allow Chaplin's boss for controlling him almost everywhere. Moreover, employees use special cards in order to record the exact time of coming to and leaving work.

When technology comes into Chaplin's work place, he no longer needs to use his hands in order to consume a meal. Special robot does everything for him. In the movie, however, the robot breaks down and Charlie ends up having a soup all over his face. Charlie cannot do anything in order to stop the machine, and at the same time, is completely dependent on the device - he needs to wait for the machine to feed him, as well as to water him.

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Charlie Chaplin - Eating Machine

Nowadays, people use electronic devices all the time. Technology comes into our lives and people no longer have to do everything manually. They have different sort of machines that do everything for of them. Moreover, there are cameras everywhere. Big brother is watching you. Our behaviour is controlled. Following this path, nowadays we also possess various cards that record our moves. Lets focus on Octopus card. You can pay with it in various shops, buses, MTR. The Big Brother know exactly where you are, which bus number you take everyday, which canteen you eat meals in. Technology is power.