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That's probably the case if it's situational irony.
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It's only when one becomes pessimistic and gives up that he or she fails. The narrator warns against bowing out in the face of failure. He urges readers to endure and persist despite failures and losses.
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The invention of technology had made our life easier. Communication, work, and transportation had evolved over time. We no longer travel longer, we no longer has to work manually and there are so many gadgets and appliances to help improve our lifestyle.
Indeed, it had made our lives easier and better.
However, there were also downsides of its intrusion to human society. Children no longer play outside. People have become lazy and would rather rely on technology for important things. People no longer see face to face, but rather on the screens of their smartphones, tablets, pads and computers.
Technology may have been one of the best things in life, but because of technology, we no longer appreciate the little things that life has to offer.
The answer to your question is "long term."
Hope this helped.
