Good morning, respected teachers, worthy opponents, judges and my dear friends, today I, Nancy
and I, Sumona of Class 11C, stand before you to have a debate On the topic ‘Advanced technology
is important to collect the evidence of Past’
Technology is a useful servant, but as dangerous as master, so I'm standing before you to speak
against the motion.
a. Incomplete Data: Advanced technology may only provide partial data. For example, while
technology like DNA analysis can offer insights into historical events, it often requires a complete and
uncontaminated sample. Many historical sites and artifacts are too degraded to provide full or
accurate data.
b. Interpretation Errors: Technologies such as radiocarbon dating or forensic analysis rely on
interpretations that can be influenced by current knowledge and assumptions. If these
interpretations are incorrect, the conclusions about past events can also be flawed.
c. Bias and Subjectivity: The interpretation of technological evidence is subject to human bias.
Scientists and historians have their own perspectives, which can influence how data is interpreted
and presented.
d. Historical Context: Technology alone cannot always provide the full context of historical events.
Human experiences, societal norms, and cultural factors that influenced past events may not be fully
captured by technological evidence.
e. Ethical Concerns: There can be ethical dilemmas associated with using technology to analyse
historical events, especially when it involves sacred sites or culturally sensitive material. The use of
technology might not always respect the significance of these sites to the communities they belong
to.
f. Practical Limitations: The application of advanced technology is often expensive and time-
consuming. It may not always be feasible to apply it to evidence from funded areas may remain
unexamined.
While advanced technology offers powerful tools for investigating the past, it is not infallible and
cannot provide conclusive evidence on its own. The limitations of technology, the need for human
interpretation, ethical considerations, and the value of other historical sources all play critical roles
in understanding past events. Therefore, a balanced approach that incorporates both
technological and traditional methods is essential for a comprehensive understanding of history.
