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Tech advances can have a variety of dangers associated with them, ranging from economic disruption to privacy invasions and cyber-security threats. Economic disruption occurs when new technologies replace existing jobs and disrupt the labor market. This can lead to widespread unemployment, wage stagnation, and social unrest.

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”

Arthur C. Clarke

Privacy invasions can occur when tech companies collect and store personal data without consent. This data can be abused or hacked, potentially leading to identity theft, financial loss, and other unwanted consequences. Cyber-security threats can occur when malicious actors exploit vulnerabilities in tech devices or networks, potentially leading to data loss, financial loss, or other negative outcomes.

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Me: Tech advances dangers.

ChatGPT (jan23):

There are several potential dangers associated with technological advances, including:

1. Privacy concerns: As technology becomes more advanced, it can also become more invasive, leading to concerns about the protection of personal data and privacy.
2. Cybersecurity risks: As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, it also becomes more vulnerable to hacking and cyber attacks, which can have serious consequences for individuals and organizations.
3. Job displacement: As technology becomes more advanced, it can also lead to automation and the displacement of jobs, which can have a negative impact on workers and the economy.
4. Social isolation: The increasing use of technology in our daily lives can lead to social isolation and a decline in face-to-face interactions, which can have a negative impact on mental and physical health.
5. Dependence: As technology becomes more advanced, it can also lead to dependence on it, which can make us less able to function without it.
6. Lack of critical thinking: With the increasing use of technology, there’s a danger that people will rely more heavily on algorithms and automation to make decisions, leading to less critical thinking and creativity.
7. Inequality: The benefits of technology are not evenly distributed throughout the population, which can lead to increased inequality and social unrest.

It’s important to note that while there are potential dangers associated with technological advances, these can be mitigated through careful planning, regulation, and education.

Me: Can usury worsen it?

ChatGPT:

Usury, or the practice of charging excessive interest on loans, can potentially worsen some of the dangers associated with technological advances. For example:

1. Job displacement: As technology becomes more advanced, it can also lead to automation and the displacement of jobs, which can have a negative impact on workers and the economy. However, if usury is prevalent, those who lose their jobs may struggle to access credit and may be forced to take on high-interest loans to make ends meet, leading to a cycle of debt and financial insecurity.
2. Inequality: The benefits of technology are not evenly distributed throughout the population, which can lead to increased inequality and social unrest. However, usury can exacerbate this problem by making it harder for low-income and marginalized communities to access credit and participate in the digital economy.
3. Dependence: As technology becomes more advanced, it can also lead to dependence on it, which can make us less able to function without it. However, if usury is prevalent, people may be forced to rely on high-interest loans to purchase technology and may become trapped in a cycle of debt and financial insecurity.
4. Privacy concerns: As technology becomes more advanced, it can also become more invasive, leading to concerns about the protection of personal data and privacy. However, if usury is prevalent, people may be forced to share sensitive financial information with lenders in order to access credit, increasing the risk of data breaches and financial fraud.

It’s important to keep in mind that usury can make people more vulnerable to the negative consequences of technology, specially for those that are already in a disadvantaged position.

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1. The rich country could use their technological advantage to exploit the resources of the poor country, such as mineral resources or labor.
2. The poor country could be vulnerable to cyber attacks or data breaches due to their lack of knowledge about the latest tech.
3. The rich country could impose their own political agenda on the poor country due to their greater access to technology and resources.
4. The rich country could use their technological advantage to interfere with the poor country’s communications and social networks, giving them an unfair advantage.
5. The rich country could use its technological advantage to manipulate the poor country’s elections, giving them an unfair advantage.
6. The rich country could use its technological advantage to communicate false information to the poor country, leading to false beliefs or misconceptions.
7. The poor country could be vulnerable to extortion from the rich country due to their lack of knowledge and resources.

Wikipedia:

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerging_technologies
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_revolution

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Books:

1. “The Age of Surveillance Capitalism” by Shoshana Zuboff
2. “Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy” by Cathy O’Neil
3. “The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains” by Nicholas Carr
4. “The Social Dilemma: How Social Media Is Ruining Our Lives” by Jeff Orlowski
5. “Automating Inequality: How High-Tech Tools Profile, Police, and Punish the Poor” by Virginia Eubanks

Documentaries:

1. “The Great Hack” (2019)
2. “Terms and Conditions May Apply” (2013)
3. “Do You Trust This Computer?” (2018)
4. “The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz” (2014)
5. “The Code: Story of Linux” (2001)

Movies:

1. “Ex Machina” (2014)
2. “Blade Runner” (1982)
3. “Her” (2013)
4. “The Matrix” (1999)
5. “The Terminator” (1984)

Series:

1. “Black Mirror” (2011-2019)
2. “Westworld” (2016-present)
3. “Mr. Robot” (2015-2019)
4. “Humans” (2015-2018)
5. “Altered Carbon” (2018-2020)

Songs:

1. “The Resistance” by Muse
2. “Future People” by Alabama Shakes
3. “All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace” by Radiohead
4. “Virtual Insanity” by Jamiroquai
5. “The Robots” by Kraftwerk

Artworks:

1. “Surveillance Suite” by Trevor Paglen
2. “Project Cybersyn” by Stafford Beer
3. “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living” by Damien Hirst
4. “From Apple to Anomaly” by Heather Dewey-Hagborg
5. “The Treachery of Images” by René Magritte

Podcasts:

1. “Darknet Diaries” by Jack Rhysider
2. “Reply All” by Gimlet Media
3. “Sleepwalkers” by iHeartRadio
4. “The Privacy, Security, & OSINT Show” by Michael Bazzell
5. “This Week in Google” by TWiT.tv

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