Both “The Machine Stops” and “There Will Come Soft Rains” address the dangers of relying on technology. The Machine Stops” describes a world devoid of face-to-face interaction, devoid of original thought, and devoid of curiosity. Teasdale’s poem describes a speaker’s reaction to the horrors of weaponry used in World War 1. It’s your turn. Write an essay on the topic of the dangers of technology.