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About this quote

What does it mean?
Technology has advanced faster than our moral or human development, creating a dangerous imbalance.
In plain terms
Our tools are more advanced than our ability to use them wisely.
What can you take from it?
Human values must catch up with technological power.

Where it applies

  • policy making
  • tech development
  • social critique

Putting it to work

  • regulate tech
  • prioritize ethics
  • educate users

Questions to consider

  • Is tech outpacing our wisdom?
  • How do we balance innovation and values?

Another view

It assumes technology is inherently separate from human expression.

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