Post-Seminar
We were asked to write our thoughts from the following: "Technology challenges us to assert our human values, which means that first of all we have to figure out what they are. Technology is neither good nor bad, it’s powerful and complicated. Take advantage of what it can do, but also ask what it’s doing to us. We can slowly find the balance, but it will take time."
To start, I use technology a lot every day, but I have never been a big fan of technology. As useful as it is, I believe we are not considering the risks of these powerful devices. I think it makes us more vulnerable as a country, seeing that everyone and the country itself relies on technology to get them through the day. What if it was all taken away from us? Scary thought, but very possible.
Someone told me that the Russians hacked into our entire electronic network many years back (more than likely during or after a war) that included defense networks, power grid, and everything else electronic. This really scared me and I still wonder if we will ever see the day where we are just standing there and the lights, power, and phone lines go down. It would be incredible chaos for this country and may be shocking enough to ruin it.
We do not fully understand the use of technology; there is so much more to learn. So do we really have control over this powerful force? Maybe, maybe not, but what do I know....I'm just a guy ranting on a piece of technology. The only way we can tell if technology is good or bad is with time. Let’s just be hopeful that time is on our side.
