Books Quote by Glenn Beck
““There is also a trilogy of books out. I started reading right after Christmas Divergent. I went to read Insurgent after, and now I’m on the third one. I don’t know, it’s Detergent or whatever. But it’s written by a 26-year-old girl. It’s brilliant. But I’m about halfway through now on book number three. Wait until you get to book number three. Hello, Google genome project. Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and yet, morality and ethics are afterthoughts. We’re excited about discovery and advancement, you know? We’re in fact so excited that we don’t even take the time to discuss or debate the moral dilemmas and implications of new technology. Sure, we’re still in control of technology now, but does there come a time when we’re not? Who will be the one that says turn it off? When do things go wrong? I don’t see anyone at Google or in the government or anyone at the forefront of technology boom that is contemplating the ethics and morality issues. Now that is a truly scary thought that doesn’t come in a movie.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public commentary, 2023
Rapid tech advances outpace ethical reflection, risking unchecked consequences.
In simple terms: Tech moves faster than morals.
Consider ethics early in tech development.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- research labs
- public debate
- education
- regulation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who should set limits on powerful technologies?
- How can society enforce ethical standards?
Ethics often ignored due to excitement and profit motives.