>To me, category 3 is the most dangerous. Tech workers have a responsibility not just understand the technologies that they work with, but also educate themselves on the societal implications of those technologies.
Do you think its possible to be educated on the societal implications of these technologies and still not be concerned? Seems like you've written your own viewpoint into the only "logical" one here.
That's a fair point. I do think it is possible to be educated on the societal implications of these technologies and still not be concerned. I would disagree with that opinion, but it is certainly valid.
Maybe these philosophical debates are going on behind closed doors. If so, this should be communicated to the public/end consumers. Much like in legal proceedings, the process itself is just as important, if not more so, than the outcome.
That being said, based on conversations that I've had with people working on these very products, the interest level and incentive structure for engaging with the tech side of things far exceeds that of engaging with the broader societal implications. Creating the tech earns your salary, questioning its morality may get you fired. So many choose simply to not engage in the philosophical discussion, which to me is a big problem in the industry.
Do you think its possible to be educated on the societal implications of these technologies and still not be concerned? Seems like you've written your own viewpoint into the only "logical" one here.