Did the Fear of War Create the Computer?

             The modern day computer, which most of the world population appreciates because of its usefulness of resources and communication, was not conceived by the motivation for search of knowledge, but by fear of war. In an eerie thought, if the country/government weren’t involved with wars, we probably wouldn’t have our modern day tech. The need for enhancing our defense via technology is a necessity in order for ourselves and the country to feel safe. With that said, this can go a little too far by having weapons developed using technology, we don’t want The Terminator to be our future. I can see the potential good warfare has created for new computer system where a soldier’s life isn’t in peril. With these new advances, it soon becomes the archetype for a newer safer computer system for everyday people to use as a tool.

            Creating the early computer didn’t just help America win wars, it also created nationalism among its people. When the American government funded universities to help develop new computing systems, this allowed hundreds of people who didn’t work for the government contribute in becoming stronger. Government and technology may lead to a dark path (fighting wars), but it also can lead to a better way of life with its positive effects of further researching science and engineering. What helps the government further these studies is the people who help create, learn, and gain national pride by working together. Who else, but the original computer (humans) can help create a computing system.