The public perception of technology has evolved from a time of great optimism in the 1950s, with visions of space travel, futuristic living, and technological advancements, to a more negative and fearful view due to incidents like nuclear meltdowns and the Cold War. This shift in perception has led to a general apprehension towards technology, as seen in the transformation of Disneyland's Tomorrowland rides from a celebration of technology to a depiction of technology gone wrong. This tension and fear surrounding technology continue to influence public opinion on technological advancements such as bioengineering, gene editing, and AI, despite the potential for significant productivity gains.

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