Care Quote by Noam Chomsky
“Technology is basically neutral. It's kind of like a hammer. The hammer doesn't care whether you use it to build a house, or whether a torturer uses it to crush somebody's skull.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Technology and Society, Noam Chomsky, 2015
Technology itself has no moral value; its impact depends on how people use it.
In simple terms: Tools are neutral; users decide their morality.
Key Takeaway
Use technology responsibly and ethically.
Themes
technology
neutrality
ethics
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
critical
Type
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- software development
- media literacy
Key Concepts
moral agency
design responsibility
social impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent harmful uses?
- How do we hold users accountable?
A Different Perspective
Powerful tools can be misused despite neutral design.
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