Nowadays, in most nations people are able to purchase a broader selection of domestic products – microwaves, televisions, rice cookers – to a greater extent than in the past. While such goods are perceived by many to be greatly harmful, I consider this trend a positive development.
Admittedly, this development is not without its drawbacks. One major concern is that people may become less inclined to engage in physical activities. Since most innovations are automated, they enable people to complete exhausting household chores with the press of a button, drastically reducing the natural physical movement they used to get from daily domestic tasks. For instance, robot vacuum cleaners are small and convenient, as well as cleaning the floors without leaving a trace, taking up manual tasks. As a consequence, there would not be any particular task left to be done by human beings, so people are more likely to have sedentary lifestyles.
Nevertheless, the positive implications of this development are far more significant. One reason supporting my idea is that these technologies save time, as tasks that once require constant manual effort and guidance can now be completed within minutes, allowing people to focus on more productive activities. Women, for example, are usually busy with doing housework and do not have abundant time for their fulfillments, such as hobbies or having a quality time with their families. Having products such as rice cookers or microwaves results in sparing some time for their tasks other than house chores. Another reason is that there would be competitions between companies. As there are lots of firms, manufacturers would be forced to reduce the costs of products in order to attract customers, making items affordable for average-income houses. As a result, goods are more likely to be manufactured as cost-effective and in high quality.
In conclusion, although automated technologies may make people’s lifestyles inactive, I regard this to be a favorable outcome because they free up valuable time for personal pursuits and make high-quality, cost-effective goods accessible to average-income households.