Technology is a powerful force in our world, and the question of whether technology is a liberating or destructive force should be asked. This question calls us to consider where technology fits in our lives and, more precisely, what do we want from it? We seem to live by the motto “It’s not good enough; make it better.” Technology is with us and cannot be ignored. Moreover, ethical issues for business and for society have arisen as a result of technological advances. Many would argue that technology has developed at a speed significantly outpacing society's, government's and business's thinking about the consequences of technology. Maybe we are trying to do, or have too much before we can handle such responsibility.
In the book by Neil Postman, ‘Technopoly’: The Surrender of Cu
Simply stated; technology and the need to improve it is perpetuated by business. The goal of any business is to make a profit! This is a fact, but greed over-powers moral judgment, unfortunately. We have allowed technology to determine what we do in our society without considering the social or ethical consequences of it. We should remember that technology is to serve mankind, not to control it. The values and ethical beliefs in this world are slowly giving way to the all mighty dollar. Perhaps I am old fashioned, but I still have values and believe that we should leave the process of creating a life should not be done in a laboratory. As far as technology is concerned, I don’t believe we can slow it down but we do need to be responsible in how we use it. The easy way is not always the best way.
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