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It is a naive hope that technology alone can solve major social problems. > It's time to restart the cycle with new means of communication ... My response is:
by xpe 6y ago
It is a naive hope that technology alone can solve major social problems.
> It's time to restart the cycle with new means of communication ...
My response is: yes, innovation can be good, exciting, powerful. But never forget to assess how human nature will respond.
> ... with new means of communication that the new establishment cannot police.
Perhaps this will arrive, but I doubt it. Governments have many levers to influence behavior. Unless you are an anarchist, I suspect you support some role for goverment.
Even if a new communication form arises that cannot be policed -- be careful what you hope for. Free speech is not a panacea.