The first episode of Kieslowski's Dekalog (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dekalog https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dekalog) deals with exactly this theme, through t

The first episode of Kieslowski's Dekalog (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dekalog https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dekalog) deals with exactly this theme, through the subject of technology. It's from Soviet Poland but it's a memorable illustration.