A Friend or a Foe: 5 Technologies People Fear

Technology has become an integral part of our lives and yet many people are still afraid of it, not sure how to embrace it. 

While the fear can be attributed to the lack of understanding about technology and its implications, some people are wary about the potential consequences that come with, such as data privacy issues or a lack of control over their own data. 

Here are some types of technology that people fear and the reasons why:

BIOTECHNOLOGY.

People are wary of how biotechnology has the potential to be used for nefarious and unethical purposes and how its use in the environment will lead to the replacement and annihilation of the natural world. 

ROBOTICS. 

Remember David, the android from the movie Prometheus, who from being a loyal follower became an ambitious, uncontrollable entity that caused the death of a lot of people in the film? Yes, that kind of robot. 

CYBERSECURITY. 

Invasion of privacy is among the top 5 fears of people when it comes to technology. People are becoming more conscious about how their data and information are handled, especially in the online world. 

NUCLEAR ENERGY.

The 1986 Chernobyl power plant disaster that killed hundreds of people is just one of the recorded incidents relating to nuclear energy. The devastating effect has been imprinted in the minds of many people to this day. 

SMART TECHNOLOGY.

Artificial intelligence will become even smarter than humans. Or at least that’s what people think and worry about. There’s that worry that someday soon, these technologies will control us and not the other way around. 

Bottomline, understanding why people fear technology is essential if we are to ensure that technology is used responsibly and ethically in our society. 

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