Posted by Riva Gianluca on December 20, 2001 at 11:03:27:

In Reply to: Re: You're perfectly right... posted by Rob on December 18, 2001 at 12:33:15:

Hi Rob,
I totally agree again, yes maybe we can need this sort of non-violent social revolution you're talking about, but I think you're falling in what it's called technological determinism. I mean, certainly beyond technology there's an other technology. Mankind has always had a relationship with some kinds of technology. But the point is, technology is not the determinat variable at action. I don't want to offend you, but you can't change the world with technology. The reality is complex and technology is only one of the innumerable aspects of our society. There's plenty of studies showing people use technology as they like, for motives of power, politics and so on. I'm afraid that a software is not enough. It's such a noble attempt, but you're taking the risk to get quite disappointed. Don't forget people use technology as they like. For example, the same software can be used to free people or to control them more tightly. The same technology (e-mail) can be considered cold or warm depending on the social context. You should change people to change the world, and I'm afraid it's a little impossible. People have been the same animal thorughout all the technological revolutions we've got through.
Regards, and good luck anyway

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