tokens: Machines - positive or negative for humans Advancements in technology have touched new heights in past few decades . This can be seen no where clearer than in increasing use of machines now a days . These machines reduce the physical work done by humans . Some people think that this is a positive development while others believe it to be disadvantageous for humans .Both sides will be critiqued before a reasoned conclusion is reached . It is felt by many that the usage of machines is harmful for health of humans since machines decrease the work done by people . For example, in many institutions staircases are replaced by lifts now a days . People opt for elevators instead of climbing one or two flight of stairs . It is confirmed in a number of researches that daily usage of elevators in workplaces promotes obesity . So this example clearly shows the linkage between using machines and adverse health effects . On other side of the coin, many people believe that usage of machines makes work easier and less time is consumed for doing similar amount of work . Take the example of use of food processors in kitchens . The work of chopping, blending, grating, kneading has become so easy that people can not imagine their lives without this simple machine at their homes . Thus it is very obvious that using machines makes daily tasks less time consuming and less cumbersome . After analyzing these two points of view, it is believed that using machines is advantageous as machines make work easy and smooth . The negative effects on health can be put on the back seat because there are many other ways to exercise and stay healthy . Therefore, it is hoped that in coming time people will enjoy using more and more machines and will choose alternative ways to stay disease free .