I started in the computer business in 1977, and like most of the geeks back then, I dreamed about how this technology would change the world. Well, that dream came true, but it turned into a nightmare. The problem isn't the technology itself, it's how we use it.We thought we could break the monopoly government and business had on information. Instead, it appears we gave them better more efficient tools to further monopolize, and monetize, that information.You now hold in your hand devices that give you the ability to talk, one on one, with people from around the world. Taking advantage of that you would no doubt find that regardless of where people live, who they are, or what they believe, they're really not that much different than you are.Instead, too many people use this technology to filter out any thoughts or ideas they don't agree with and use the anonymity of the internet to give full voice to their inner demons on a global scale.I'm hopeful it's just a learning curve kind of thing. As people get better at using this technology, this nightmare of 7/24 rage and hatred will give way to us old geeks dream of bringing people closer together.

toleolu · 2 years ago