Always Quote by Steve Martin
“Everything is fraught with danger. I love technology and I love science. It's just always all in the way you use it. So there's no - you can't really blame anything on the technology. It's just the way people use it, and it always has been.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Daily Show, 2015
Technology itself is neutral; its moral impact depends on human use, which can be beneficial or harmful.
In simple terms: Tech is neutral; people decide its effect.
Key Takeaway
Use tech responsibly, consider ethical implications.
Themes
ethics
technology
human agency
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
informative
analytical
When to use this quote
- Policy making
- software development
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
techno‑optimism
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure ethical use of new tools?
- What safeguards can prevent misuse?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on neutrality can ignore systemic biases in tech design.
