Why we should be cautious of new technologies
estimated read time: 2m 15s New technologies are often seen as exciting, innovative, and beneficial for society. But are they always as good as they seem? I will explore the benefits and downsides of new technologies, and why we should be cautious before embracing them blindly. How fast is technology growing According to a report by mediapeanut.com, technology grows by 2x every 18 months in processing capacity. Over 89% of Big Data has been generated in the past two years. The future of technology does not appear to be slowing down and only looks to be increasing. The speed at which technology is growing is 2x every 18 months when computing is measured. Over 89% of big data has been produced within the last 2 years. Some of the recent technology advances in the past few months as of May 24, 2023 have been the following: Self-fertilizing crops, On-demand drug manufacturing, Breath-sensing diagnostics, 3D-printed houses and as most of us might be aware of due much in part to ...