Srsly Wrong Ep 121 – Can Technology Save Us?
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Aug 29, 2017 Dive into a lively debate about whether technology can save humanity from climate change and inequality. The hosts explore technology's dual nature as both a tool for liberation and a source of hidden harms. They humorously challenge technophobia by parodying a life without tech. From sex tech's role in women's liberation to potential de-extinction, the conversation spans a wide range of topics. Ultimately, they argue that technology needs social revolution to ensure equitable outcomes, making it clear that human values guide its use.
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Technology Amplifies Human Goals
- Technology itself won't act as an independent savior; agency lies with humans who design and use it.
- Aaron argues we must set goals and use technology as an amplifier to pursue them.
Technology Is Part Of Us
- Shawn frames technology as inseparable from humanity, a continuous extension of our species' evolution.
- He concludes that saving ourselves requires humans exercising agency through technology.
Optimism Must Be Realistic
- Naive techno-optimism ignores how current political and economic systems shape tech outcomes.
- Shawn warns we must avoid utopian complacency while recognizing technology's emancipatory potential.
