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Technology causes problems as well as solves problems. Nobody has figured out a way to ensure that, as of tomorrow, tech
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"Technology causes problems as well as solves problems. Nobody has figured out a way to ensure that, as of tomorrow, technology won't create problems. Technology simply means increased power, which is why we have the global problems we face today"

- Jared Diamond

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This quote by Jared Diamond recommends that innovation has both positive and unfavorable results. Technology has given us increased power, which has allowed us to make fantastic advances in numerous areas, however it has actually also developed global issues. Innovation has made it much easier for us to cause harm to the environment, to each other, and to ourselves. Regardless of our best efforts, we have not yet found out a way to guarantee that innovation will not develop more issues in the future. We should be mindful of the prospective repercussions of our actions and strive to use innovation responsibly.

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Jared Diamond This quote is written / told by Jared Diamond somewhere between September 10, 1937 and today. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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