Technology Quote by Noam Chomsky
“Technology can be used that way and it can also be used in other ways.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2020 Public Lecture, Noam Chomsky, 2020
Technology can serve multiple purposes, both beneficial and harmful, depending on how society directs it.
In simple terms: Technology can be used in many ways.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical implications before deploying tech.
Themes
ethics
technology
societal impact
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- product design
- media consumption
Key Concepts
dual-use
agency
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure technology serves the common good?
- What safeguards are needed for dual‑use tech?
A Different Perspective
May overlook unintended consequences of new tools.
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