simpsons vs wells

The advent of new technology has been a source of trepidation throughout history. Just as with any change, fear is often the pervasive response to new technology and developments, especially amongst those who do not fully comprehend the changes. It seems, however, that people ignorant of the true meaning and extent of technology are the most likely to place unwarranted faith in its abilities. Technology becomes an authority—one that is difficult to question or …

…and discussed the arrival of that shipful of pitiless sailors in want of animal food. “We will peck them to death tomorrow, my dear.” (Wells 35) One hundred years after Wells’s criticism, it again finds voice in “Bart’s Comet.” A Victorian controversy remains relevant in the modern day. Works Cited Swartzwelder, John. “Bart’s Comet.” Comp. James A. Cherry. The Simpsons Archive. 1997. . Wells, H. G.. The War of the Worlds. New York: Penguin Group, 1986.