They're also a valuable supplement to the daily press, but like any new breakthrough, there is a dark side. (February 2005)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- New supplements to the press offer value but carry risks like any breakthrough technology.
- In plain terms
- New media helps but has hidden downsides.
- What can you take from it?
- Evaluate new tools for both benefits and risks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What dark sides accompany useful innovations?
- How do you weigh value against risk?
Another view
It assumes all breakthroughs inherently have a dark side without specifying what that means.
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