Analysis Quote by Stephanie Mills
“A deep analysis judges technology morally - from its conception and intention to the totality of its consequences, knowing that all "raw materials" once were someone's home or sustenance, that extraction and manufacture at industrial scale reduce landscapes and their human beings, that distribution, employment, and disposal of technologies change lives in unpredictable ways.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Technology Ethics Review, 2022
Technology must be judged by its full life‑cycle impact, not just intent.
In simple terms: Consider all effects of tech.
Key Takeaway
Assess long‑term consequences.
Themes
ethics
environment
societal impact
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- product design
- policy making
- community planning
Key Concepts
systems thinking
sustainability
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden costs does a new gadget have?
- How can we mitigate unforeseen harms?
A Different Perspective
Complex impacts are hard to predict fully.
