Can do Quote by Daniel Dennett
“Thanks to technology, what almost anybody can do has been multiplied a thousandfold, and our moral understanding about what we ought to do hasn't kept pace.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Technology and Ethics Podcast, 2018
Technological advances outpace moral development, creating ethical gaps.
In simple terms: Tech grows faster than our morals.
Key Takeaway
Align ethics with technological progress.
Themes
ethics
technology
progress
Mood
thought‑provoking
urgent
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- AI development
- biotech regulation
- public policy
- education curricula
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
future studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies keep pace with tech ethics?
- What frameworks guide responsible innovation?
A Different Perspective
Rapid change can outstrip societal consensus.
