To what extent does the world shape us?

The world that we live in manipulates who we are entirely. Starting with learning to crawl, we are shaped by the actions and morals of the people around us. Immediately we are exposed to the values and belief system of our parents. Political views, religious beliefs, good manners, and an introduction to social interactions are all derived from the views of our parents. Like play-doh, as soon as we come out of the bottle, the people who surround us shape who we are.

As we get older, one of the outlets that continues to shape us is technology. In our generation especially, people are constantly immersed in the always-changing technology of non stop communication. The immersion in the technology pool shows Moore's Law in full affect. This law, at its most basic level, states that the complexity of technology increases exponentially every 18 months. As technology is advancing, so are we. Efficiency of the computer systems and communication has allowed for more efficient business and everyday interactions. This upcoming generation of children is going to have an entirely different outlook on the world because of the continuing advancement of technology. As this trend continues, I think we're going to notice a completely different value/belief system each generation that is born.