Forbes August 30, 2024
During election season in the United States, technology has become a proverbial lightening rod across the political spectrum. The debate over voting machines versus paper ballots is emblematic of this tension. Political persuasion has even prompted techno-enthusiasts like Elon Musk to change their views on mechanized solutions. Ironically, the brilliant founder of companies that make self-driving cars and reusable rockets has joined the Trump campaign to question the technological robustness of voting machines! Yet, there are more profound matters at play when it comes to the role of technology and the fate of the planet. Technology can certainly be part of the solution to sustainability challenges, but it can also cause many material and energy usage concerns.
The “techno-optimists” have...
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