technoskeptical

Technoskepticism refers to a critical or doubtful attitude towards new technologies, their perceived benefits, and their societal impact. It is not necessarily a rejection of all technology, but rather a cautious approach that questions assumptions about technological progress and its inevitability. Technoskeptics often highlight potential downsides, unintended consequences, and ethical dilemmas associated with technological advancements.

This perspective can manifest in various forms, from questioning the true utility of the latest gadgets to expressing concern about the privacy implications of data collection or the environmental footprint of technological production. Technoskeptics may advocate for slower adoption rates, more thorough ethical evaluations, and a greater focus on human well-being and social equity over purely technological advancement. They might point to historical examples where technologies have had negative repercussions, or where initial promises of societal improvement failed to materialize. The core of technoskepticism lies in a critical examination of the claims made about technology and a demand for evidence of its positive and sustainable integration into society.