Is the Use of Technology Making Us That Lazy?

Ok folks, here's what's really being on my mind lately, and I figure I'm in need of your invaluable inputs on. In fact, to admit, this is something that has been on my mind for a while now.  Here's it:

1. Is the ability of humans to think for themselves seriously deteriorating, because we are increasingly reliant on technology to solve problems?  

2. OR, to what extent is technology undermining our use of mental abilities that are essential or necessary for thinking for ourselves?

Kindly share your thoughts.

Why Kill Over Land When We Can Dwell on Water?

In  our corner of the world, land ownership issues continue to remain a very sticky affair. Take for instance the case of Liberia. That country continues to grapple with many of the legacies of its protracted civil conflict, as it seeks to move forward with its recovery efforts: reforming governance, establishing the rule of law, etc. One of the most visible legacies of the Liberian civil war is this issue of informal settlements throughout the country.

The nation's capital, Monrovia, is currently teeming with over 1.4 million inhabitants, nearly three times its intended capacity of 500,000. It may be recalled that at the height of the conflict, Monrovia became a place of refuge; nearly tripling its population as waves of internally displaced persons (IDPs) arrived from rural combat zones in search of safety.