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There's a difference between making progress and recognizing the impact on real lives vs naively claiming we haven't seen any negative externalities of technolo
by teej 10y ago
There's a difference between making progress and recognizing the impact on real lives vs naively claiming we haven't seen any negative externalities of technology.
- eanzenberg 10y agoThat's right, everytime there's been progress there have been negative externalities of the tech produced for the progress. It's nearly impossible to have both, ie, progress and no negative consequences. So which would you rather have?
- goatlover 10y agoThis might be unrealistic, but it would be nice if the human race acquired some wisdom at some point instead of just blindly rushing ahead into whatever makes money. Maybe we could lessen the negative consequences with a little bit of restraint and foresight. For example, did nobody stop to ask what would happen to all that non-biodegradable plastic meant to service a disposable economy?
- mistermann 10y agoIs that really true? For example, plumbing.
- eanzenberg 10y agoSure, someone will argue that the outhouse makers are out of business. Or the well makers.
- Neliquat 10y agoAs the owner of property with a well, the well makers are making bank. Your ideas of what is outdated are kind of outdated.
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- mistermann 10y agoOr maybe "It's nearly impossible to have both, ie, progress and no negative consequences" is incorrect.
- nradov 10y agoEarly plumbing was often made of lead pipes which caused some pretty serious negative externalities such as brain damage.
- xiaoma 10y agoHe made the web browser. That's completely changed the way I get my news, do my shopping, learn about things and communicate with people. I'm happy with those changes. Do you feel the impact of the browser has been a net negative?