The development of technology leads to unintended consequences from "summary" of Technopoly by Neil Postman
In Technopoly, Neil Postman explores the idea that the advancement of technology often results in unforeseen repercussions. He argues that as society becomes increasingly reliant on technology, we may inadvertently create new problems while attempting to solve existing ones. Postman believes that the development of technology can lead to unintended consequences, as our focus on progress may blind us to the potential downsides of our innovations. One example Postman provides is the invention of the printing press. While this technological advancement revolutionized communication and knowledge dissemination, it also led to the widespread dissemination of misinformation and propaganda. People began to prioritize informa...
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