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What does it mean?
Inanimate tools like typewriters can cause harm if used by ignorant people, similar to weapons.
In plain terms
Even normal tools can be dangerous in bad hands.
What can you take from it?
Responsibility matters more than banning objects.

Where it applies

  • technology policy
  • education
  • safety regulation

Putting it to work

  • focus on user education
  • evaluate tool safety

Questions to consider

  • Who should control dangerous tools?
  • Is the tool or user the problem?

Another view

Tools generally lack the lethality of actual weapons.

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