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“Technology can be used to make people's lives easier, to reduce inequality, to facilitate inclusion, or to solve intractable global problems, but without dialogue and governance, it can be used against humanity - the choice on how we use technology is ours.” quote by Sharan Burrow
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“Technology can be used to make people's lives easier, to reduce inequality, to facilitate inclusion, or to solve intractable global problems, but without dialogue and governance, it can be used against humanity - the choice on how we use technology is ours.”

Sharan Burrow

About This Quote

Source Speech: Global Tech Forum, 2023

Technology can aid humanity, but without governance it may harm; responsible use is a collective choice.

In simple terms: Tech helps or harms depending on rules.

Key Takeaway

Choose ethical tech use.

Themes

technology ethics governance

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • tech development
  • social activism

Key Concepts

Digital equity global policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who should decide tech rules?
  • How to balance innovation and safety?
A Different Perspective

Regulation can stifle innovation.

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