Rhymes of History Technology

Dr. Thornburg describes a “rhyme of history” as the affect or impact of a new development rekindling something from the distant past. As I think of an example of a technology that represents a rhyme of history, it brings me to online dating. Online dating has become very convenient and popular all over the world. Finding someone to date in the past that was compatible with you seemed nearly impossible. First, you had to actually go out to meet someone. Next, you and the other party had to catch each others’ eye. Then, if you both agree to take it past the eye contact, you break into this awkward conversation and so on and so on. So today, the rhyme of history would be online dating sites. Online dating sites allows for individuals to search for potential dates by specifying their preferences by race, age, body type, and interest just to name a few. Instead going on 50 dates to find “your perfect combination,” online dating sites allow for each individual to find their perfect match with one click. Adams (2008) explains that dating services are nothing more than modern matchmakers where the qualities of two people are compared and they are matched based on common interests and ideals. Online dating is also a great way for busy individuals to remain on the dating scene

Dating has been around since biblical times and technology has changed how we date forever. Although technology has made finding a date more efficient, the fact of getting to know the person for who they are still remains. The difference with online dating and the old way of dating is basically the method used to find a date. Online dating doesn't allow for someone to know a person just by the information they read about that person. It still takes time and experience to get to know someone with both methods. Although online dating is very popular, some people refuse to use their services. Some people believe that true love happens by chance and not by searching the internet. Other people feel that it's dangerous to meet someone via internet because everything about that person can be false, hence meeting a dangerous person. Although online dating has become very popular, the old method of meeting people and dating still exist.

Some of the most common online dating sites are:

www.zoosk.com, www.cupid.com, www.eharmony.com and www.match.com just to name new.

Adam, H.C. (2008). Online Dating Takes the Place of Real-Life Courtship. Retrieved from http://voices.yahoo.com/online-dating-takes-place-real-life-courtship-2060310.html