If there was a life without photography my house would be completely bare as there are photos covering most of the walls. I would not be able to look back on my childhood memories as scrapbooks would not exist. Everything I would like to remember would have to be written down because I could not take photos of notes or special moments. I would not be able to send postcards to my friends and family with pictures of all the places I have been, I would have to rely on writing them letters with lots of detail.
Doctors would not rely on exploratory surgeries to figure out what is wrong with patients because they would not be able to put a camera into a patient’s body. They would not be able to diagnose cancer as easily without MRI scans. There would be no X-rays to help doctors tell the difference between broken bones, fractures, and sprains. People would not be able to get pictures of their unborn child after an ultrasound. Doctors would not be able to compare visible symptoms, such as rashes or skin disorders, with other pictures of the symptoms.
Police would always rely on eyewitness accounts as there would be no photos of any incidents. They would not be able to take photos of speeding cars or take photos of their license plates. There would be no wanted posters with mug shots of criminals. Police would have to rely on hand written notes or sketches as there would be no photographs of a crime scene. There would be no security footage to help determine the time of day of the crime and the number of people involved, and police would not be able to track suspects through CCTV.
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