Technology: Two Sides of the Same Coin
The definition of technology is, “the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.” By that standard it could include everything from the wheel to quantum technology and nanotechnology. I love technology, and it has made major impacts on my life. But, lately, I have felt like Captain America being pulled from the ice after 70 years of suspended animation, surrounded by technology that I do not fully comprehend the purposes or applications of. Unfortunately, society is usually about as slow in reacting to the dangers of new breakthroughs, while very quickly and optimistically embracing the potential upsides. It seems that much of this is due to the pace of technological innovation in addition to the degree of impact it has on society. Is the human mind capable of surveying the field and preparing for the inevitable impacts before it is too late? “Necessity ...