Technology gives a voice to billions of people who previously have had none.
I don't know if this sounds entirely too idealistic but I think technology can lead to world peace.
The most important thing in relationship is communication. We, as the human race, are all in a relationship with each other. In order for this relationship to be a healthy and sustainable one we need to listen, respect, and learn about each other. How can we do this? Technology. Technology allows us to talk to someone half way around the world in a matter of seconds. We can text people in Australia and Skype with people in Japan. Technology connects us like never before. Please excuse my corny metaphor but Technology is a thread than sew up this gaping hole that is tearing our world apart. I don't think humans are innately bad - although watching about 30 seconds of any news show might convince you otherwise. I think our main problem is that we don't listen. We are ignorant, oblivious, and a little self involved. Our most important sense, hearing, is probably the weakest. Sight is much stronger. Hearing about a horrible genocide in Uganda maybe will make us frown for a few seconds and let out a sigh, but it does nothing to truly affect us. However talking with someone who has survived it. Or seeing photos of the dead and wounded victims. THAT affects us like nothing else can. Humans are visual beings. After all, a pictures worth a thousand words. And technology is a medium that allows us to share these "pictures" with the world.
I think technology can excite passion, compassion, kindness, tolerance, and empathy. And that's the key to world peace- understanding.
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