One of the biggest changes in human endeavors has been through the implementation of technology. The first products of technology were tools that allowed humans to hunt and grow food. Next came machinery that allowed us to be more productive and reduce the time to provide for basic needs. This opened the door to more recreational activities. Lastly came the information tools, which allowed us to communicate and share information with everyone at once.
As technology evolves, we will be challenged to use it wisely. Knives and guns for hunting and protection can be used for robbing and killing. Cameras for security can also be used to spy on people. Computer programs can learn intimate details of a person’s lifestyle by the aggregation of their observed habits. Drones, self-driving cars, and gene therapy will test the ethics and create decision points for unpopular choices. We will need to learn to weed out the bad actors and instill integrity in the human race in order to obtain maximum the utility of technology products.
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