WHY DOES THE FUTURE NOT NEED US?

“Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master” – Christian Lou’s Lange

Technology pace Human Experience

3 possible scenarios of the near future
1st – Genetically enhance intelligence or the prospect of living longer lives free from genetic disease
2nd – Advance in stem cell research might soon allow us to generate any tissue in the body.
3rd – The widespread use of psychotropic drugs like Prozac and Ritalin that can make everyone happy without
the side effects of the drugs.

21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGIES

1. Genetic engineering - is the process by which an organisms’ genetic material is altered or
manipulated so that the organism will have specific characteristics.
It has been applied in numerous fields including research, medicine, industrial
biotechnology and agriculture.
It can be used in Cloning, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Gene therapy.

2. Robotics
Is an interdisciplinary research area at the interface of computer science and engineering. It
involves the conception, design, manufacture and operation of robots. (Wikipedia).
Types of Robots:
 Pre-Programmed Robots (operate in a controlled environment where they do simple, monotonous
tasks)
 Humanoid robots (robots that look like and/ or mimic human behavior- Sophia)
 Autonomous Robots (operate independently of human operators)
 Teleoperated Robots (mechanical bots controlled by humans)
 Augmenting Robots (either enhance current human capabilities or replace the capabilities a human
may have lost)

3. Nanotechnology- is the study and manipulation of atomic or molecular scale to improve or even
revolutionize many technology and industry sectors.
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5. Artificial Intelligence
Refers to “machines” that respond to stimulation consistent with traditional responds from
human, given the capacity for contemplation, judgement and intention.
POTENTIAL RISKS TO SOCIETY
 Devaluation of humanity
 Decrease in demand of human labor
 High costs of creation
 Ethical issues
 Social isolation
 Environmental Problems

MESSAGE TO HUMANITY
It is needless to say that like any other aspect of development, the technological development is similar to a
double edge sword which on one side can kill someone and on the other side can lead to one’s own protection.
However, the decision to use it proficiently in proper perspective is one’s own decision and choice.
 Technology has and will, change the moral fabric of humanity; it is up to the present generation to heed
this warning and not allow such societal travesties of immense proportion ever to occur again.
 Technological advancements will continue to advance rapidly as we move into the next millennium.