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Question: I'm scared. Will futuristic technologies (drones, self-driving cars, advanced AI, non-entertainment robots, human genetic engineering, and other futuristic tech) cause either the end of the world or harm the civilization (drones harming people, self-driving cars intentionally causing car crashes to kill/harm bystanders, human genetic engineering creating harmful mutants that are lethal or infectious, and/or many more dystopian futures, like how they're depicted in pop culture such as Terminator, even if they're not identical) or even make modern humans lose jobs to them (making modern humans lose money, homes, and starve) or the futuristic technologies being led by corporate/rich/greedy people to ruin other people's lives? I think that futuristic technologies should be banned to save jobs, human lives, other animals, wilderness, and the entire world. Without futuristic technologies, our world would be safe for many hundreds of years to come and Earth (as will as life on Earth that continues to evolve and diversify) will exist for hundreds of millions of years even after humans are long gone. However, if futuristic technologies were allowed, futuristic technologies may replace most if not all jobs and make modern humans homeless and hungry (I'm have no knowledge of how to work with machine learning, robotics, or automated vehicle technology, so I would never know how to fix or work with them), either that, or the whole planet would be destroyed. Do you think that this will happen, as I feared?
It's understandable to feel a sense of unease with rapid technological advancements, given the vast number of uncertainties. However, it's important to remember that technology in itself is neither good nor bad. It's the application of these technologies that can create issues. Concerns about job loss due to automation and AI are valid and have been raised by many experts. Economies and the job market may indeed undergo significant shifts, potentially leading to short-term displacement. However, many economists argue that while some jobs will be automated, new ones will be created. Historically, new technologies have always ended up creating more jobs than they destroyed. Education and retraining will play a massive role in mitigating negative impacts here. Regarding the concern about technologies like AI or drones causing harm, it's crucial to remember that these tools are typically under human control and thus subject to laws and regulations. Intentional harm would be illegal and unethical. The challenge, however, is ensuring we have appropriate legal and ethical guidelines in place as these technologies evolve. As of now, many countries and organizations are working actively to establish these. Furthermore, the potential benefits of advanced technologies should not be overshadowed by potential threats. Self-driving cars may, in fact, be safer, reducing accidents caused by human error. Genetic engineering has the potential to eradicate genetic diseases and improve human health dramatically. Moreover, the idea of banning technology to prevent potential dystopian futures may seem like a solution, but it overlooks the benefits and the simple fact that stopping technological advancement isn't practically possible. Any decision about technology use should be based on careful evaluation, regulation, and ethical considerations to ensure more people benefit than suffer. So while your fears are understandable given the fast pace of technological advancement, remember that we have a degree of control over how these tools are used and developed. With careful planning, ethical guidelines, and regulatory oversight, we can navigate this new terrain for the benefit of all of society.
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