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For me this culminated to a deep belief that technology =/= progress. This has shaken my core to re-evaluate who will ever be allowed to benefit from my skills
by pardon_me 1mo ago
For me this culminated to a deep belief that technology =/= progress. This has shaken my core to re-evaluate who will ever be allowed to benefit from my skills and time, but ruined a lot of my genuine enjoyment and enthusiasm.
- scotty79 1mo ago> For me this culminated to a deep belief that technology =/= progress. I landed on the opposite conclusion. People don't progress in any domain if technology doesn't force them. Sometimes the ride might be bumpy and it might be taking them forwards kicking and screaming, but without new technology no progress happens on any issue. Science drives technology, technology drives economy and technology and economy drive culture and science. That's the virtuous feedback loop that drives itself and everything human as a side effect.
- pardon_me 1mo agoI agree that both individual and progress of humanity relies on technology. Considering the state of the planet currently, it's essential to support the population count. To clarify, "=/=" is to denote "not equivalent", in that not all technology or advancement is progress. I used to be naive and use/recommend things I now wish never existed. Not because they aren't useful or a potential future, but because of who owns and controls them now. As time goes on, it's clear how dangerous certain tools can be in the wrong hands. If we aren't careful, the feedback loop can end up destroying us and/or limiting our freedoms. Unfortunately it appears this is the current road we are on. On this forum, it's likely that the power we have starts with careful analysis of what we are building and who can use it in (unintended) negative ways.