Fear of Technology

From the tractor to talking robots, society has feared innovations. But usefulness usually overcomes resistance. Is today any different from the past?

An episode of the Throughline podcast, hosted by NPR, titled "Fear of Technology" was published on January 2, 2020 and runs 36 minutes.

January 2, 2020 ·36m · Throughline

Summary

Artificial intelligence, gene modification, and self-driving cars are causing fear and uncertainty about how technology is changing our lives. But humans have struggled to accept innovations throughout history. In this episode, we explore three innovations that transformed the world and show how people have adapted — and ask whether we can do the same today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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