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If it wasn't for the cliche of the "new technology is evil" we would not care about net neutrality or domestic spying. The cliche serves a purpose. Also, the pr
by zappo2938 10y ago
If it wasn't for the cliche of the "new technology is evil" we would not care about net neutrality or domestic spying. The cliche serves a purpose. Also, the problem with new technologies like radiation is not the good that it does curing cancer, it is the danger of it very quickly today in a matter of minutes ending all humanity.
- olalonde 10y agoThis may be true but I get the feeling those movies overwhelmingly lean towards luddism rather than the responsible use of technology. For example, in Jurassic Park, the message is essentially "don't mess with nature (because it's impossible to outsmart it no matter how hard you try)", not "be cautious when messing with nature". Maybe nuance just doesn't easily lend itself to exciting stories.
- matt4077 10y agoI thought the message of Jurassic Park was "Chaos theory is awesome, and capitalists underestimating complexity will watch their innards eaten by their own creations". If that's part of Luddism – sign me up.
- zappo2938 10y agoDon't forgot what makes a story is conflict: man against others, man against himself, and man against nature.
- cowardlydragon 10y agoI could argue almost all widespread application if technology in human history has been fairly irresponsible