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> I think an easy way to identify transformative technology is how strong people’s reaction is against it.

There is also strong negative reaction to technology that does incredible damage to society. This is just an excuse to ignore people pointing out issues.



No, I don’t think so. I think I discussed that we would tackle the issues and some would be satisfied, some unresolved, and some ones we missed will emerge. I’m not saying the hyperbole cycle isn’t necessary or useful, I’m saying it indicates something significant. We couldn’t possibly resolve the issues identified if they weren’t identified to begin with. But I also think the bold predictions of what will go wrong are usually bold predictions of what could go wrong, and the very act of predicting it makes it less likely to actually occur. Finally, on a personal level getting bent out of shape about these things is pointless. We can identify challenges with new tech without it becoming a frantic exercise of hang wringing. Intentionally addressing issues knowing it’s happening regardless of your anxieties is a much more useful expenditure of energy, even if it doesn’t boost your blog/social media/impressions quite as much as hyperbolic hyperventilation.




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