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Evolution of Technology and Societal Impact
Exploring the historical impact of technology on society, the chapter reveals a pattern of initial harms transforming into widespread benefits as people adapt and evolve immunity to negative aspects. It also discusses the role of asymmetry in technology access and its impact on societal issues like scams and spam, highlighting how these problems diminish as society adjusts. Additionally, the chapter touches on the influence of warfare technology in catalyzing progress by disrupting established equilibriums.
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