The armor is really a glorified life support suit, not heavy body armor. It only protects against indirect laser blasts, not concussion weapons or direct laser hits. Later, cortosis armor is developed which can shield against lightsaber cuts, but it's still subject to concussion attacks.
As far as Nature vs Technology goes, you will find out in EP III that the Jedi have lost their way by relying on too much technology, trying to count midi-chlorians, etc. They have committed a horrible act of hubris in trying to quantify the Force, which is why they have lost their connection to it. Midi-Chlorians have nothing to do with the Force and the connection people have to it. There is no physical link. It is a purely spiritual experience.
Originally Posted by David Jamieson
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