We should not passively consume technology but actively engage with it from "summary" of Program Or Be Programmed by Douglas Rushkoff
The imperative to interact with our tools rather than be used by them is more crucial now than ever before. As technology continues to advance at breakneck speed, we are faced with a choice: do we simply accept what is given to us, or do we actively participate in shaping the future that is being created around us? The danger of passive consumption lies in the fact that we relinquish control over our own destiny to those who design and implement these technologies. By engaging with technology, we are able to assert our own agency and influence the direction in which society is headed. The concept of active engagement with technology is not about mastering every aspect of the digital world, but rather about approaching it with a critic...
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