INVENTION OF THE AUTOMOBILE

 

INVENTION OF THE AUTOMOBILE

Introduction

As explained by Carlisle & American (2005), the 21st century is characterized by major inventions and developments where almost every individual lives on the edge of both scientific and technological advancements. A good number of great minds have put tremendous effort to establish or develop different discoveries and inventions that have helped to improve the life of people. For a very long time, people have always struggled to establish strategies or techniques that can better their lives in one way or another. There are many examples of inventions and discoveries that can be used to show the effort that people have employed to enhance their life’s as well as make the world a better place to live. This paper focuses on invention of the automobile; an invention that has offered significant benefits to people. In addition, the paper discusses the history of automobile invention, establishes its usefulness, and compares it with other inventions like computer invention.

Invention of the Automobile

Automobile was first invented by Ferdinand Verbiest in the year 1672. He built a vehicle powered by steam and was used by the Chinese Emperor. Later on, large automobiles were invented and had the capacity to transport both cargo and people. Nicolas Joseph Cugnot was behind this invention though his discovery was not highly adopted in France; his native country. By the year 1784, renowned inventors like William Murdoch had managed to come with a well performing model while in the 1801, Richard Trevithick was operating full-size automobile. It is worthy to mention that the automobiles continued to undergo major developments such as introduction of hand brakes and multi-speed transmissions (James, 2007).

From the time when they were invented, automobiles have provided numerous benefits to people in different ways. It is important to understand that before the invention of automobiles, people relied on ships as the sole method of transportation. This method was neither reliable nor was it convenient because it was very slow. Even the emergence of trains did not seem to solve the problem because trains were also found to be very slow. The invention of the automobiles helped to shape the life of people in different ways whereby it was possible to travel from one place to another within a very short time. It also became easier for people to transport cargo/goods mainly from areas where such goods were abundant to areas of scarcity. The invention of the automobiles also meant that human beings were no longer restricted to single roots since anyone who owned an automobile could go to any place without being controlled (Beasley & Beasley, 1997). In addition, the invention of the automobile provided a new form of freedom to people whereby it was not a requirement for people to be in similar places at given times as it was the case before the invention of the automobile (Lucas & Moeller, 2004). From the above discussion, it is evident that if automobiles were not invented, people would continue experiencing a lot of challenges especially when trying to transverse from one place to another. Based on this, it becomes extremely necessary to acknowledge the benefits that came along with the invention of automobiles.

Automobile invention can be closely compared with the invention of computers. Since the invention of computers, the world has experienced a lot of changes in different levels. According to Ceruzzi (2003), computers were invented in 1945 and since then, they have served a vital role in the lives of people. Just like automobile, the need to own computers increases each day. In developed countries like the United States, households take computers as a necessity such that life can never be complete without a computer. The benefits associated with this invention include the following. To start with, invention of computers has really changed people lifestyle in different ways. For example, it has become easier for people to shop online hence eliminating the need for them to travel long distances.  Secondly, people have found it easy to share information over long distances within a short time. This is usually done through emails where one can type a given message from the word processor of a computer and send it instantly. However, this is only possible if the computer has an internet connection that facilitates sending of information. Computers have also provided significant benefit to the education sector. Nowadays, it is easier for students who own computers to engage in distance learning. This reduces on the overall costs incurred in making travel arrangements and in purchasing reading materials.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is true to say that the invention of the automobiles and computers are amongst the greatest inventions in history. These two inventions have played a significant role in making life better by improving and taking the general lifestyle of people to higher levels. In my view, I believe that undertaking frequent improvements on the two inventions will go a long way in increasing the current benefits enjoyed from these inventions. It is also worthy to note the contribution of other inventions and discoveries that have helped to improve people’s lifestyle in one way or another.

References

Beasley, D. R., & Beasley, D. R. (1997). Who really invented the automobile. Simcoe, Ont: Davus Pub.

Carlisle, R., & American, S. (2005). Scientific American Inventions and Discoveries: All the Milestones in Ingenuity-From the Discovery of Fire to the Invention of the Microwave Oven. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons.

Ceruzzi, P. E. (2003). A history of modern computing. Cambridge, Mass: MIT.

James, W. (2007). Driving from Japan: Japanese cars in America. Jefferson, N.C: McFarland.

Lucas, J., & Moeller, B. (2004). The effective incident response team. Boston: Addison-Wesley.

 

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