Bad people Quote by Herbert Simon
“There are no morals about technology at all. Technology expands our ways of thinking about things, expands our ways of doing things. If we're bad people we use technology for bad purposes and if we're good people we use it for good purposes.”
About This Quote
Technology itself is neutral; its moral impact depends on the user’s intentions and actions.
In simple terms: Tech is neutral; people decide its use.
Key Takeaway
Use technology responsibly according to your values.
Themes
ethics
technology
responsibility
human nature
impact
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- software development
- education
- media consumption
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
technological determinism
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your tech choices?
- How can societies encourage ethical tech use?
A Different Perspective
Technology can amplify both good and bad intentions.
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