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When unified, we have proven to use this power for positive changes and reform—yet at this moment in time, our reckless nature as humans seems more distinct and enabled through unregulated and inconsequential use of technology. And this is not the fault of this machine, but that of its users and sellers. We have forgotten to treat technology as a mere cog in the machine of democracy.
If we resolve to narcissistic and hedonistic ways to insert ourselves into the virtual realm then I suppose we may lose the very purpose of its existence and creation. We must identify the morbid and hyperbolic possibilities of engaging too deeply with this tool and the dangers of simulating a human experience with it. Therefore, initiate contact with this tool consciously and willingly to realize its purpose for a better planet and not to worsen society. We must confront the torpid ideas that are sold to society by enabling this tool to prey upon human curiosity, desires, and consciousness. More importantly, we must identify and coerce the insatiably capitalist business model of technology to change in favour of truth and empathy (with relevance to Marxism) to program and create the algorithms that serve us and not the other way around.
SHREYA VATSA