Technology is often considered neutral. It represents progress through equal benefits to all.
However, internet tech, has shown asymmetric benefits. Those with access to information individuals don't have, such as Cambridge Analytica, and therefore foreign governments, have benefited more than individuals.
Before yielding to the dopaminergic amazement of this insect-robot technology, how about your thoughts on how this will affect and benefit those with evil intentions, such as foreign governments, vs. everyday people, such as facebook users?
Often considered neutral? I'm unsure what you mean here, isn't the conceit of technology that it provides a competitive advantage? That strikes me as the opposite of equality.
Technology and science are only neutral in theory.
The potential abuses of this type of technology when it is weaponized (it really is a question of when and not if) I think far outweighs the potential benefits.
Unfortunately, and I hate to say it, it is basically inevitable. Even if DARPA does not initiate this type of research, it is a certainty that China will, if they are not already.
However, internet tech, has shown asymmetric benefits. Those with access to information individuals don't have, such as Cambridge Analytica, and therefore foreign governments, have benefited more than individuals.
Before yielding to the dopaminergic amazement of this insect-robot technology, how about your thoughts on how this will affect and benefit those with evil intentions, such as foreign governments, vs. everyday people, such as facebook users?