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MineralMan

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1. It's interesting that you treat 'technology'
Fri Apr 6, 2012, 11:08 AM
Apr 2012

as one thing, really. I like to look at each new technology as a separate thing and explore its negatives and positives on a more specific basis.

For example, take the technology you are using to post this. Lots of positives in it, and few negatives.
Or, take alternative energy generation. It's hard to find fault there, pretty much.
Or medical technology that allows replacement of failed knees and hips and extends mobility in our elders.
Or immunological technology that has eliminated smallpox from the planet, and has almost eliminated polio, while making childhood diseases a far less serious threat to our society.

There are many aspects of science and technology. Some technologies are very beneficial, while others are decidedly negative.

Being a Luddite is not a good thing, really. It blinds people to the good that also comes from technology. I suggest you get more specific with your anti-technology message. It will make a lot more sense if you do. I'm skeptical about broad-based negative views of technology.

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