Quote by Herbert Simon

There are no morals about technology at all. Technology expands our ways of thinking about things, expands our ways of doing things. If we're bad people we use technology for bad purposes and if we're good people we use it for good purposes.

There are no morals about technology at all. Technology expa

Summary

This quote suggests that technology itself does not possess inherent morals or values. Instead, it argues that the morality associated with technology depends on the intentions and actions of the people using it. Technology can broaden our perspectives and capabilities, but whether it is used for good or evil is dependent on the ethical choices made by individuals. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the importance of human agency and responsibility in determining the ethical implications of technology.

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