Enjoyed this and yes, indeed, it is far too late to put this or any of the other technology genies back in their respective bottles. I am reminded of a comment made by Kevin Kelly in his deeply reflective interview with Krista Tippett about 5 years ago in which he pointed out that future generations, with a better understanding of the harmful nature of technology will compare our generation’s putting of smartphones into the hands of children will be regarded with the same horror that we would regard placing loaded weapons into their hands - the height of stupidity and irresponsibility. Ultimately we need to learn to police ourselves and exercise discipline rather than delegate the burden of disciplining to others.
Enjoyed this and yes, indeed, it is far too late to put this or any of the other technology genies back in their respective bottles. I am reminded of a comment made by Kevin Kelly in his deeply reflective interview with Krista Tippett about 5 years ago in which he pointed out that future generations, with a better understanding of the harmful nature of technology will compare our generation’s putting of smartphones into the hands of children will be regarded with the same horror that we would regard placing loaded weapons into their hands - the height of stupidity and irresponsibility. Ultimately we need to learn to police ourselves and exercise discipline rather than delegate the burden of disciplining to others.