I think the paragraphs in the screenshots are actually a good way to kick off discussion about these topics. The argument isn’t that technology of itself is good or bad, but rather that people tend to overstate the role of technology in society. People often tend to reach for technological solutions for social problems and trying to solve these problems by using technology can actually make things worse.
I think the book is definitely worth a read. Technology does play a big role in our lives, however it tends to amplify social trends and shouldn’t be seen as a sole solution to social problems. As a technologists it’s very important to understand the limits of what technology can accomplish, and how technology is expressed within a particular social context.
I think the paragraphs in the screenshots are actually a good way to kick off discussion about these topics. The argument isn’t that technology of itself is good or bad, but rather that people tend to overstate the role of technology in society. People often tend to reach for technological solutions for social problems and trying to solve these problems by using technology can actually make things worse.
I see. Guess I’m looking forward then to hearing more about solutions which don’t use tech.
The parts of the book I quoted literally give examples of prior solutions people would insist require tech today.
Thanks for the share. I didn’t mean to argue. It’s a tough and very broad topic to approach as a technologist, but definitely deserving of study.
I think the book is definitely worth a read. Technology does play a big role in our lives, however it tends to amplify social trends and shouldn’t be seen as a sole solution to social problems. As a technologists it’s very important to understand the limits of what technology can accomplish, and how technology is expressed within a particular social context.