Gre analytical Writing issue essay Topic 101

part of a single bigger whole. 

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As mentioned in the statement, there are many meaningful similarities which people fail to see. 
One can see these similarities only if the smaller differences are surpassed and ignored. It is only 
then that people will realize that all humans need love and affection. The basic desires of all 
people are the same even if they reside in different nations. It is the behavior, humanity and 
attitude of a person that make him stand out and not his caste or religion. The differences are 
only a social creation and these exist only due to the focus and attention given to them. It is only 
when people will realize the shallowness in these differences and willingly accept them as a 
mere social construct that they will be able to rise above these differences and identify with the 
similarities. 

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GRE Analytical Writing ISSUE Essay Topic - 139 
"As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think 
for themselves will surely deteriorate." 
GRE AWA Analytical Writing ISSUE Essay Sample 
Solution - 139 
It is human nature to look for shortcuts. When we have an easier way of doing something, we do 
not take the longer path in order to avoid trouble. As the world is advancing, it is making our 
lives easier. Many problems faced in the olden times which required a lot of physical as well as 
mental effort are now only a matter of a few clicks. Since technology has entered every home, 
office and school, there is an increased tendency to depend on it to get our jobs done. I agree 
with the fact that human dependence on technology has increased. This points at the suggestion 
made in the statement that the ability of humans to think for themselves will deteriorate in time. 
However, if this is realized at the correct time, such a situation can be avoided. Moreover, this 
may not be the case with every individual. The advancement of technology itself is a wonder of 
the human mind. It is only when great thinkers and learned people think on an individual level 
that development becomes possible. 
Due to the advancement of technology we have now forgotten the pains taken to accomplish a 
task as was done before any development in that particular field was made. It is only when we 
are faced with problems that we make efforts to find a solution to it. We can find examples of 
this in history where it was only when people faced the problem of traveling long distances on 
foot and carrying heavy loads that made them think of a solution. This resulted in the invention 
of the wheel that made their work easier and less burdening. On the other hand, when there is no 
problem faced by us, we don't find the need to look for solutions and advancements. 
The power of a human brain is unfathomable. However, it is important to keep the brain working 
by performing mental exercises. There were times when people relied on their mental abilities to 
perform calculations. This kept them mentally active and alert. However, as calculators came 
into existence, people started performing even simple calculations on the calculator. This is the 
reason why we are not able to solve a mathematical problem orally while our fathers, who did 
not use calculators, are still quick to solve the same. This indicates that we started depending 
upon calculators for every calculation, which made our brains dull and irresponsive to mental 
calculations. As the computer came into the world, it reduced our mental work even further. 
If a machine were not used for a long time it would start creaking and eventually stop working. 
Our brain, like any machinery, needs to be exercised in order to keep it working. Therefore, it is 
on us to exercise our thinking abilities and keep ourselves active. If we depend too much upon 
technology and avoid mental exercise, it would definitely deteriorate our thinking abilities. 
Therefore, along with taking the benefits of technology, we should develop a habit of thinking 
and solving problems at our own. Students should be encouraged to develop a problem-solving 

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attitude by giving them tasks related to finding solutions. Similarly, we must calculate our 
monthly budget without any help. Instead of turning to the interiors of our homes and offices in 
the hot weather, we should think about the possible solutions to reduce global warming. 
Likewise, it is only when we give a personal thought on how to save fuel that practical solutions 
like sharing vehicles to schools and offices can be sought. 
As I have discussed earlier, technology is a creation of the human mind. This development is 
possible only because of the advancement of human thinking abilities. However, we must make 
it a point that we do not become a slave to the advancement of technology and retain our 
thinking abilities, which would keep the development going. 

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