Tech and the Future3. Evaluate Future Possibilities: Three Lenses for Analyzing the Potential of Disruptive Technologies
5min2020 AUG 26
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Disruptive technology is cool. It dazzles us with an exhilarating whiff of the future. It makes fortunes and transforms industries. But “disruption” in itself is morally neutral—for some it can mean progress and for others, destruction—or the cheap seats on the sidelines of history. We’re at an inflection point, says Vivek Wadhwa. Disruptive solutions like autonomous vehicles have the potential to change our lives more rapidly and on a grander scale than was conceivable in earlier centuries. So before unleashing it upon the world, we need to weigh the potential harms and benefits of each disruptive technology very, very carefully.We’re at an inflection point. It’s time to figure out how we can use technology to uplift humankind. These lenses are designed to help us evaluate trade-offs:1. Does this technology have the potential to benefit everyone equally? Newfound abundance has the potential to leave some groups behind.2. Do the rewards outweigh the risks? Even seemingly inno...