Care Quote by Noam Chomsky
“Technology is usually fairly neutral. It’s like a hammer, which can be used to build a house or to destroy someone’s home. The hammer doesn’t care. It is almost always up to us to determine whether the technology is good or bad.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Technology and Society Lecture, 2015
Technology itself is neutral; its moral value depends on human intent and usage.
In simple terms: Tools are neutral; people decide their impact.
Key Takeaway
Use technology responsibly.
Themes
ethics
technology
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- product design
- education
- activism
Key Concepts
instrumentalism
social impact
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides the ethical use of technology?
- What safeguards can ensure responsible deployment?
A Different Perspective
Neutrality can be ignored when power structures shape usage.
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