Effects Quote by Leon Kass
“Many people recognize that technology often comes with unintended and undesirable side effects.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Bioethics, 2005
Technology brings benefits but also creates harmful, unforeseen consequences that must be managed.
In simple terms: Tech has hidden downsides.
Key Takeaway
Anticipate and mitigate side effects.
Themes
ethics
technology
responsibility
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
analytical
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- product design
- environmental planning
- public health
Key Concepts
risk assessment
unintended consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better forecast negative impacts?
- Who should be accountable for unintended harms?
A Different Perspective
Side effects can be hard to predict and may be ignored.
