Perform a comprehensive analysis of the following passage: 'The march of progress is not inevitable; it is the result of countless small choices made by individuals who could have chosen otherwise. When we romanticize technological advancement as a force beyond human control, we abdicate our responsibility for its direction and consequences.' Your analysis should include: (1) A breakdown of the underlying assumptions and philosophical frameworks, (2) Examination of rhetorical strategies and how they influence the reader, (3) Analysis of how this passage connects to broader historical and contemporary discussions about technology and agency, (4) Identification of potential counterarguments and their weaknesses/strengths, and (5) Application of the passage's thesis to at least two specific technological developments of the past decade.