Do we have technology, or does technology have us?
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
The idea that we’re not completely 'free' makes some sense. Technology often shapes our thoughts and choices, but we still have the power to decide. The bigger issue might come from automation and AI. As they get more advanced, they could start making more decisions for us, which could limit our control. AI is trained on data, so if the data has bias, the AI will pick up that bias too. Another concern is AI surveillance, which can spot patterns and use personal data to learn a lot about people. But technology isn’t all bad—it helps improve healthcare, education, and innovation. For now, we control technology, but if full automation is achieved, it might end up controlling us instead.
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