North Korea’s detonation of a nuclear bomb has made Silicon Valley, Calif., leaders even more eager to offer their expertise to help spread freedom and peace. Technology can jumpstart this quest at home and abroad, but not alone. A human element has to be present as well. Technology is often viewed as an empowering force, and most people in the United States use it to become more productive and efficient. The Internet caused an explosion in communications.
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Technology’s Impact Depends on Values
Posted by: Sonia Arrison October 20, 2006 04:00 AMNorth Korea’s detonation of a nuclear bomb has made Silicon Valley, Calif., leaders even more eager to offer their expertise to help spread freedom and peace. Technology can jumpstart this quest at home and abroad, but not alone. A human element has to be present as well. Technology is often viewed as an empowering force, and most people in the United States use it to become more productive and efficient. The Internet caused an explosion in communications.