Victorian technology launched society into, almost, a new world. They went from the the fastest mode of traveling being horse back to a train that could reach up to 80mph. A speed that Queen Victoria found terrifying. Ease of travel enabled the spread of medical advancements, food and tradable goods. People could now travel, communication was easier. It was revolutionary. For a society that was decadent in their love for material items, these advancements provided so many opportunities.

Technology today would be the stuff of science fiction (a precursor to science fact) to the Victorians. However, I believe they would have loved it. I can see the queens court tweeting about whose dress was the most fashionable and gossiping about whatever new scandal was occurring. Our technology in the Victorian Era could have had downfalls though. The British Empire was massive, imperialism (which is bad) was at the center and new age technology would have made the Victorians unstoppable.

While I believe they would have loved it, I do not however believe that it would have been used appropriately. Ethical judgment and morals and laws to regulate people were severely lacking and the ability to use advanced technology would have been detrimental to other societies.

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