Throughout this course, I felt that the most intriguing topic we covered was the dangers associated with the machines we are creating. This mainly surrounded our discussions of Frankenstein and the complications the creation had on society. I think that this topic could be expanded on much more and related to some modern forms of technology. This could include smart cars, smart phones, smart homes, and really any of these technologies which people are becoming increasingly more dependent on. There comes a point where certain aspects of these machines can dominate our world. For example, whenever we have a question, it is nearly instinct to consult google, which usually answers our question but to some degree prevents our mind from wandering. Although these questions are interesting to me, I unfortunately have no readings in mind to promote further thought.
There was an interesting article I read about the Singularity, when robots will overtake human beings. I am also wondering if there has been any fictional novels written on this topic or further reading that we may do.
I agree. I think it is important to consider at what point does our reliance on technology for information become too much and potentially dangerous. It would be interesting to discuss if there should be limitations on this access. Also, is all of this technology potentially harmful to human race?
Your point on the reliance on machines is a very important issue that needs to be addressed. Because while some people see it as a hindrance to everyday living it can be seen as essential to the world we live in today.