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Technology doesn't necessarily solve a real problem

The Neil Postman "What is the problem to which cruise control is the answer?" anecdote is a good example.

Even when a technological innovation does solve a real problem, remember to Consider side effectsConsider side effects
Here's an example of a side effect: Every place on earth has unsafe levels of plastic in the rainwater.

Seems bad. How do we do less of this?

When considering a change, especially a technolog...
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Consider side effects

Here's an example of a side effect: Every place on earth has unsafe levels of plastic...

Claim: Tech that is highly advantageous to use is obligate

([Source](https://consilienceproject.org/technologyisnotvaluesneutral/) see Proposition 4.) Once someone invents the plow, and unlocks the increased food production it...

Choose tools that will last for decades

Not to save money, though choosing good tools will often mean Buy stuff used. Because over...



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