Industrial Revolution (IR) was started in the late 18th century and early 19th century. Science and technology started to take precedence over every aspect of life since then. Human beings relied more on automation and mechanization in order to produce in mass and in a quick way. Because of this, today we have problems beyond our imagination. When we amass wealth and exploit resources, we have to pay one of these days. Industrial revolution made this exploitation very easy and “scientifically” justifiable. Before industrial revolution, it was more of a local grown agriculture/small urban lifestyle. People took care of their needs locally and depended on a higher power for sustenance. Since we depend on science to solve all problems, man has become atheistic and exploitative. Industrial revolution paved the way for this boom of atheism garbed in the name of science and technology. Below are some issues I could think of that we are facing due to uncontrolled capitalist folks who are just bent on one thing – make money. Thanks to IR, these people are fulfilling their dreams of extreme exploitation of man and nature.
Global warming
Water and air Pollution
Environmental degradation
Deforestation
Depletion of fossil fuels
Extinction of animals
Mass slaughter houses
Capitalism
Child labor
Cramped housing quarters
Rampant spread of water borne and air borne diseases due to cramped lifestyle
Traffic congestion
Excessive use of chemicals
Cable tv
Pornography and internet pornography
Human trafficking
Wide spread of alcoholism
Psychological and physical stress
Hare Krishna
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