Some technologies should never be used, whatever their benefits?

Question

Do you agree or disagree? Or have no opinion?

For example:

Adolph Hitler Investigated every type of weapons technology during WWII, though he refused to use chemical weapons - having been gassed himself in the trenches during WWI...

Answer 1

I don't know if I would agree with the "NEVER" part of the question, but generally speaking, we are waaayyyy too arrogant about our ability to use and control technology. It blows my mind that we created and detonated an atomic bomb so soon after the discovery of radioactivity; I think we should have studied it for about five hundred more years before taking that dare.

The question comes down to moral absolutes, which is basically impossible to answer objectively. My answer is that we have too much confidence in ourselves (arrogance) and our abilities to safely use the technologies we greedily and quickly try to harness. We are too selfish and impatient, and it's becoming evident in our environment, healthcare, warfare, etc..

Answer 2

I don't believe any technology is inherently evil.

If the benefits outweigh the harms, then that makes it a valid choice in some cases. It all depends on the situation and how it's used.

Example: Nuclear Bombs. When used for asteroid mining, or clearing large areas on a lunar surface, there's very little harm compared to the benefits gained. When used as weapons against people, the equation is completely different.

Answer 3

I Agree

Answer 4

Hi babe,
are you really that sexy ! all technologies should be used. the question you need to ask, who should be responsible for control. A gun is not dangerous, it is the person who uses it.

Answer 5

It depends. You should be able to control something before you release it.
Could you imagine self replicating nanobots with no checks.

Answer 6

i agree

Answer 7

its all about the mony